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Lexical entry

マッキントッシュ

makkintosshu

Macintosh, or in other senses a raincoat or a McIntosh apple.

Technology & MediaPure GairaigoSource UncertainSource uncertain

Meaning

This katakana word can refer to Apple's Macintosh computer brand, often shortened to Mac. It can also mean a mackintosh raincoat or the McIntosh variety of apple, so the intended sense depends on context.

  • Apple Macintosh brand or Mac computer
  • mackintosh raincoat
  • McIntosh apple variety

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JMdict.2026-04-17
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