Translation guide
A portable personal computer, commonly called a laptop. In Japanese, the most common term is ノートパソコン, often shortened to ノートPC. The English word 'notebook' is also used but may be less precise.
A portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for use on the lap.
The standard term for a notebook/laptop computer. Combines 'note' and 'personal computer'. Widely understood and used in everyday conversation.
新しいノートパソコンを買いました。
I bought a new notebook computer.
このノートパソコンは軽くて持ち運びに便利です。
This notebook computer is light and convenient to carry around.
A common abbreviation of ノートパソコン. Slightly more casual but still widely used in both spoken and written contexts.
ノートPCのバッテリーが切れそうです。
My notebook computer's battery is about to die.
A direct loanword from English 'laptop'. Less common than ノートパソコン but understood, especially in tech contexts.
ノートパソコン is the standard term. ラップトップ is a direct loanword but less common. ノートブック can mean a paper notebook, so it's better to use ノートパソコン for clarity.
ノートパソコンをカバンに入れて出かけます。
I put my notebook computer in my bag and go out.
ラップトップを膝の上に置いて作業しています。
I'm working with my laptop on my lap.
Directly borrowed from 'notebook', but may be ambiguous as it can also mean a paper notebook. Use with caution; ノートパソコン is clearer.
Can be confused with a paper notebook. Use ノートパソコン or ノートPC to avoid ambiguity.
ノートブック型のパソコンが欲しいです。
I want a notebook-type computer.