ワープロ
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Base noun form. A loanword from English, used to refer to a device or software for typing and editing text. In Japanese, it's often written in katakana for foreign words.
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Ken are working on a group project and discussing tools for writing reports.
ワープロ
ワープロ
word processor
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'word pro' (ワープロ waapuro sounds like 'word pro') typing away on a computer — it's a word processor! 'Word Pro' → ワープロ (waapuro, 'word processor').
Cultural Note
In Japan, ワープロ (waapuro) was widely used before personal computers became common, especially in offices for typing documents. It's a loanword from English 'word processor' and is still understood, though modern terms like ワードプロセッサー (waado purosessaa) or software names are more common today.
Forms
Base: ワープロBase noun form. A loanword from English, used to refer to a device or software for typing and editing text. In Japanese, it's often written in katakana for foreign words.