パソコンpasokon

1. nounpersonal computer; PC
   パソコンを故障こしょうさせてしまった。↗

   I broke the personal computer.

• SynonymパーソナルコンピュータFormalThe full form of 「パソコン」. Same meaning, but it sounds formal and appears in formal documents or technical descriptions; in everyday speech people say 「パソコン」.
• SynonymPCNeutralAn English abbreviation for a personal computer. Neutral, but mostly seen in product names and technical contexts; in conversation 「パソコン」 is the usual word.

For a personal computer, 「パソコン」 is the default in both speech and writing. Use the full 「パーソナルコンピュータ」 in formal documents or technical descriptions, and 「PC」 mainly in product names or technical contexts.

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