Japanese

けいたい
Meaning: cell phone; mobile phone; carrying (on one's person)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

携
帯

Example sentences

I forgot my cell phone at home.
海外旅行の際は、必ず旅券を携帯してください
Please be sure to carry your passport when traveling abroad.
警備員がショックガンを携帯している
The security guard is carrying a stun gun.

Usage Notes

Short for 携帯電話 (keitai denwa). It is the most common word for a mobile phone in Japan, although 'smartphone' (sumaho) is also very common now.

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