Translation guide
A touch-sensitive surface used to control a cursor, typically on a laptop. In Japanese, the loanword トラックパッド is most common, but タッチパッド is also widely understood.
The learner wants to refer to the physical trackpad on a laptop or similar device.
The most direct and common term, borrowed from English. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
このノートパソコンのトラックパッドはとても使いやすい。
This laptop's trackpad is very easy to use.
Shortened form, used in casual conversation when context is clear. Can be ambiguous (e.g., gamepad, mousepad).
Also common, especially in consumer electronics. Sometimes used interchangeably with トラックパッド.
タッチパッドの感度を調整できますか？
Can I adjust the touchpad sensitivity?
The pad isn't responding.