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English - Japanese
Portable
ˈpɔrdəb(ə)l
Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
携帯可能な (けいたいかのうな), 持ち運びができる (もちあつぎができる), 移動可能な (いどうかのうな), コンパクトな
Portable meanings in Japanese
携帯可能な (けいたいかのうな)
Example:
This laptop is very portable.
このノートパソコンはとても携帯可能です。
I love my portable speaker.
私は私の携帯スピーカーが大好きです。
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe objects that can be easily carried or moved, commonly in everyday conversations.
Note: This term is often used for electronics, tools, and other items that are designed for convenience and mobility.
持ち運びができる (もちあつぎができる)
Example:
This bag is lightweight and portable.
このバッグは軽量で持ち運びができます。
Portable chargers are very useful.
持ち運びができる充電器はとても便利です。
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in casual conversations, especially when discussing travel or convenience.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the ability to carry something easily, often used with personal items or tools.
移動可能な (いどうかのうな)
Example:
The office has a portable workstation.
オフィスには移動可能な作業スペースがあります。
They provided portable toilets at the event.
イベントには移動可能なトイレが用意されました。
Usage: formalContext: More technical or formal contexts, often used in business, engineering, or event planning.
Note: This term may be used in professional settings to describe equipment or facilities that can be moved from one location to another.
コンパクトな
Example:
I bought a compact and portable camera.
私はコンパクトで携帯可能なカメラを買いました。
The portable design makes it easy to store.
この携帯可能なデザインは、収納が簡単です。
Usage: informalContext: Often used in marketing or product descriptions to highlight space-saving or easy-to-transport qualities.
Note: This term is frequently used in product descriptions, especially for consumer electronics and gadgets.
Portable's synonyms
mobile
Mobile refers to something that can be easily moved or carried from one place to another.
Example: The mobile phone is easy to carry around.
Note: While both 'portable' and 'mobile' can mean easily carried or moved, 'mobile' often implies the ability to move freely or easily, especially in the case of electronic devices like phones or tablets.
handheld
Handheld describes something that can be held in one's hand and operated.
Example: The handheld gaming console can be played anywhere.
Note: While 'portable' can refer to various sizes of objects that can be easily moved, 'handheld' specifically refers to items that are designed to be held and operated by hand, such as gaming devices or tools.
compact
Compact means small, closely and neatly packed together, or designed to save space.
Example: The compact camera is great for travel photography.
Note: While 'portable' emphasizes ease of transportation, 'compact' focuses on the small size or efficient use of space of an object.
Portable expressions, common phrases
On the go
This phrase means being busy or active, often traveling or moving from place to place.
Example: I always take my portable charger with me when I'm on the go.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action or movement rather than the actual portability of an object.
Easily transportable
This phrase describes something that can be moved or carried from one place to another with little effort.
Example: The small suitcase is easily transportable for short trips.
Note: This phrase focuses on the ease of transport rather than the specific quality of being portable.
On the move
This phrase means actively traveling or changing location.
Example: With a portable office setup, I can work effectively even when I'm on the move.
Note: Similar to 'on the go,' this phrase emphasizes movement or activity.
Travel-friendly
This phrase indicates that something is convenient or suitable for travel.
Example: This portable speaker is designed to be travel-friendly, making it ideal for vacations.
Note: It highlights the compatibility of an item for travel rather than just its portability.
Mobile setup
A mobile setup refers to equipment or tools that can be easily moved or used in different locations.
Example: I prefer a mobile setup for my work so I can easily switch locations.
Note: It suggests adaptability and ease of use in different places rather than just being portable.
Handy to carry
This phrase means convenient or easy to carry around.
Example: The portable air compressor is handy to carry in the car for emergencies.
Note: It emphasizes the convenience of carrying something rather than just its portability.
Take-along
This phrase refers to something that is easy to take with you, especially for trips or outings.
Example: The take-along picnic basket is perfect for spontaneous outdoor outings.
Note: It implies the act of taking something along rather than just its portability.
Portable everyday (slang) expressions
Porta
Shortened form of 'portable', often used for electronic devices like chargers.
Example: I'll grab my porta charger before we leave.
Note: Porta is more casual and colloquial than 'portable'.
Carry-on
Refers to an item that is easily carried around, particularly when traveling.
Example: My laptop is my essential carry-on for business trips.
Note: 'Carry-on' is commonly used in the context of travel bags but can refer to any portable item.
Tote
A versatile bag for carrying various items on the go.
Example: I always have my trusty tote containing all my daily essentials.
Note: 'Tote' is more specific to a type of bag, but commonly used for portable items in a general sense.
Haul-around
To carry or transport something from one place to another, often something bulky or cumbersome.
Example: My backpack is perfect for hauling around my laptop and books.
Note: 'Haul-around' implies more effort in carrying compared to simply being 'portable'.
Grab-and-go
Something easily picked up and taken along when needed.
Example: I always keep a grab-and-go snack in my bag.
Note: 'Grab-and-go' emphasizes quickness and convenience in taking something with you.
Packable
Capable of being folded or packed into a small size for easy transport.
Example: This jacket is so light and packable, perfect for trips.
Note: 'Packable' specifically highlights the ease of packing an item for travel without the bulk.
Carry-all
A bag or container capable of holding numerous items for transport.
Example: Her oversized tote bag is a carry-all for all her essentials.
Note: 'Carry-all' suggests the capacity to accommodate various items rather than just being portable.
Portable - Examples
This laptop is very portable.
The portability of this device is very important.
Portable speakers are great for outdoor activities.
Portable grammar
Portable - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: portable
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): portable
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): portables
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): portable
Syllables, Separation and Stress
portable Contains 3 syllables: por • ta • ble
Phonetic transcription: ˈpȯr-tə-bəl
por ta ble , ˈpȯr tə bəl (The red syllable is stressed)
Portable - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
portable: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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