ROM
Meanings
1
Computing term for non-volatile memory that can be read but not normally written to.
The game data is stored in ROM.
2
lurker; read-only member
Internet slang for someone who reads posts but rarely or never contributes. Abbreviation of 'read-only member'.
He's always been a lurker on the forum and has never posted even once.
Usage patterns
- ROMを書き換えるto rewrite/reflash a ROM chip's firmware
I reflashed my smartphone's ROM to add new features.
- 〈場所〉でROMるto lurk (read without posting) in an online forum or chat
A lot of people just lurk on this forum without posting.