hardware

ハードウェア

画面・メモリー・キーボードなど、コンピューターの形ある部品。

やさしい英語で： The parts of a computer that you can touch, such as its screen, memory, and keyboard.

• We need new computer hardware.
• The problem comes from the hardware, not the software.
• Our technician checked the hardware before installing the program.

反対語： software

よく使う表現： computer hardware, hardware upgrade, hardware failure

金物、工具類

物を作ったり修理したりするための工具や小さな部品。

やさしい英語で： Tools and small parts used for building or repairing things.

• The shop sells hardware.
• We bought nails at the hardware store.
• He keeps spare hardware in a box.

よく使う表現： hardware store, hardware shop, buy hardware

装備、機材

特定の活動、特に軍隊で使われる機械や装備。

やさしい英語で： Machines and equipment used for a particular activity, especially by an army.

• The army needs new hardware.
• The display included tanks and other military hardware.
• Much of the factory’s hardware is now outdated.

類義語： equipment, machinery

よく使う表現： military hardware, heavy hardware, expensive hardware

金具

取っ手・錠・留め金など、物に取り付ける小さな金属部品。

やさしい英語で： Small metal parts attached to something, such as handles, locks, or buckles.

• The bag has gold hardware.
• We replaced the door hardware with brass handles.
• The silver hardware makes this belt look expensive.

類義語： fittings, metal fittings

よく使う表現： bag hardware, brass hardware, door hardware