Meaning of 携帯 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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携帯JLPT 1
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Kana Readingけいたい, ケイタイ, ケータイ
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Romajikeitai, keitai, kētai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- something carried (in the hand); handheld
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- mobile telephone; cell phone
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Example Sentences
携帯, けいたい, ケイタイ, ケータイ used in context
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赤いドレスの女は、黒服の男を無視して、ケイタイで友達にかけた。
The woman in a red dress ignored the black-clothed man and called a friend on her mobile.
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The good thing about this electronic dictionary is that it's easy to carry.
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The government prohibits us from carrying guns without a license.
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A small toolkit can be very handy when you are traveling.
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Lately high school girls are using their cell phones to exchange e-mail.
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The policeman carries a whistle.
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Kanji found in this word
portable, carry (in hand), armed with, bring along
On: ケイ
Kun: たずさ.える, たずさ.わる
13 strokes
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