🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

タッチスクリーン

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tatchi sukurīn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Touchscreen/ˈtʌtʃˌskriːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"このATMはタッチスクリーンを採用しています。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A display device that allows the user to interact with a computer by touching areas on the screen.

    "Modern smartphones are operated primarily via a touchscreen."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'touchscreen' is a compound word formed from 'touch', which originates from the Old English 'tōccian', meaning to come into contact with, and 'screen', derived from the Old French 'escren', meaning a protective or concealing barrier. The concept of touch-sensitive technology emerged in the late 20th century, evolving from earlier input devices.

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