スマホ

sumahoLoanword from English スマホ

smartphone

スマホを忘れてしまった

I forgot my smartphone

informal

A portable electronic device that combines the functions of a mobile phone with those of a computer, typically featuring a touchscreen interface and internet connectivity.

スマホで写真を撮る

Taking a photo with a smartphone

スマホのバッテリーがなくなった

The smartphone's battery died

Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to smartphones. Often shortened from 'スマートフォン' (smarutofon).

Collocations

スマホを充電するto charge a smartphoneスマホを落とすto drop a smartphoneスマホを買うto buy a smartphone

Synonyms

スマートフォン携帯ケータイ

Related Phrases

スマホ依存phrase

smartphone addiction

スマホ片手phrase

using a smartphone with one hand

Pro Tip

Common Usage

In casual conversation, 'スマホ' is the preferred term over 'スマートフォン'.

Gold Rule

Shortened Form

Always use 'スマホ' in informal contexts; 'スマートフォン' is more formal.

Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'smartphone', shortened to 'スマホ' in Japanese. The term became widely used in the early 2000s as smartphones gained popularity.

Usage Notes

While 'スマートフォン' is the formal term, 'スマホ' is the more commonly used colloquial form. '携帯' (keitai) was previously used for mobile phones but is now less common for smartphones.

Word Breakdown

スマ

smart

prefix

ホ

phone

suffix

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