Translation and Meaning of: タイプ - taipu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word タイプ (taipu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: taipu
Kana: タイプ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: type; style; typing
Meaning in English: type;style;typing
Definition: Types and classifications.
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Explanation and Etymology - (タイプ) taipu
The word 「タイプ」 (taipu) originates from the English term "type," which refers to a mold or form. In Japanese, the word has been adopted mainly in the context of typography and printing, symbolizing a methodology for categorizing or classifying something. Its etymology reveals the influence of the West on the modernization of the Japanese language and culture during the Meiji period, when many foreign terms began to be incorporated into the language.
In modern Japan,「タイプ」 (taipu) is widely used not only in the sense of "type" or "category," but also in various expressions, such as「タイプライター」 (taipu raitā) which means "typewriter," or「タイプ音」 (taipu on) which refers to the "typing sound." These uses demonstrate the flexibility of the word and its ability to adapt to different contexts, from technology to everyday life.
Usage Contexts
- Classification of people, like in 「理想のタイプ」 (risou no taipu), which means "ideal type".
- In technology, referring to data types and formats, such as in 「データタイプ」 (dēta taipu).
- In a social and psychological context, analyzing individual profiles.
Additionally, the word 「タイプ」 (taipu) has become a fixed element in contemporary Japanese language, especially among young people, reflecting their preferences and characteristics. In many cases, the term is used casually, demonstrating how language evolves alongside culture and social trends.
Synonyms and similar words
- 種類 (shurui) - Type, category, variety
- タイプ (taipu) - Type, style, format
- 形式 (keishiki) - Form, format, configuration
- 様式 (youshiki) - Style, manner, way of presentation
- 型 (kata) - Model, shape, type, standard
- フォーム (fōmu) - Form, format, form
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: タイプ taipu
How to Write in Japanese - (タイプ) taipu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (タイプ) taipu:
Example Sentences - (タイプ) taipu
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa taipu ga hayai desu
I'm fast at typing.
I have a fast type.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- タイプ (taipu) - The word borrowed from English "type" means "typing" in Japanese.
- が (ga) - subject particle in Japanese
- 速い (hayai) - adjective that means "fast" in Japanese
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate politeness and formality
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