携帯電話
keitaidenwanoun★Intermediate
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A portable telephone that can be carried around and used for voice calls and text messaging
新しい携帯電話を買った
I bought a new mobile phone
携帯電話の充電が切れてしまった
My mobile phone ran out of battery
💡
In modern usage, this term is often shortened to '携帯' (keitai) in casual conversation.
Collocations
携帯電話を充電するto charge a mobile phone携帯電話を落としたto drop a mobile phone携帯電話を買い替えるto replace a mobile phone
Synonyms
Related Phrases
携帯電話の契約phrase
mobile phone contract
携帯電話の料金phrase
mobile phone charges
💡Pro Tip
Common Abbreviation
In casual conversation, '携帯電話' is often shortened to '携帯' (keitai).
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use '携帯電話' in formal contexts and 'ケータイ' in informal settings.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 携帯 (keitai, meaning 'portable') and 電話 (denwa, meaning 'telephone')
📝Usage Notes
While '携帯電話' is the formal term, 'ケータイ' (keitai) is more commonly used in everyday speech. 'スマホ' (sumaho) specifically refers to smartphones.
Word Breakdown
携帯
portable
root電話
telephone
root和英辞典