Word details
携帯
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 携帯.
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Entry
1
けいたい only; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
carrying (on one's person or in the hand)
Examples
アメリカ人は武器の携帯を許されている。
Americans have the right to bear arms.
2
Abbreviation; Word usually written using kana alone
mobile phone; cell phone
Examples
最近の女子高生は、携帯でメールしているらしい。
Lately high school girls are using their cell phones to exchange e-mail.
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