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コンピューターゲーム

konpyūta gēmu
noun★BeginnerLoanword from English computer game
informal

A game played on a computer, typically involving interactive graphics and user input through a keyboard, mouse, or controller.

このコンピューターゲームはとても人気があります。

This computer game is very popular.

💡

The term is commonly used to refer to video games played on personal computers or gaming consoles.

Collocations

コンピューターゲームをプレイするto play a computer gameコンピューターゲームの開発development of computer games

Synonyms

Related Phrases

オンラインゲームphrase
online game
コンピューターゲームのレビューphrase
computer game review

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

While 'コンピューターゲーム' is commonly used, 'ビデオゲーム' is more general and includes console games as well.

⚡Gold Rule

Loanword Usage

This term is a loanword from English and is widely understood in Japanese, but native alternatives like 'ビデオゲーム' are also common.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English phrase 'computer game', referring to digital games played on computers.

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese, 'コンピューターゲーム' is often used interchangeably with 'ビデオゲーム' (video game), though the latter can also refer to games played on consoles.

Word Breakdown

コンピューター
computer
root
+
ゲーム
game
root
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