Meaning

Primary

Portable

Alternatives

Cell Phone, Mobile Phone

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

A portable belt is something so portable you can put it on your belt. It is portable. Note, this is also a very common term for a cell phone or mobile phone. You'll learn more about that in the coming levels.

Reading

けいたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

携帯の電源を入れるには、電源ボタンを五秒間長押しする必要があります。

To turn on your cell phone you need to press the power button for five seconds.

Kanji Composition