Lexical entry

マック

makku

Mac, Macintosh, or in another common sense McDonald's.

Technology & MediaPure GairaigoAbbreviationSource uncertain

Meaning

This clipped colloquial katakana form can mean Mac or Macintosh, especially in computing contexts. It can also refer to McDonald's, so the intended meaning depends heavily on context.

Mac or Macintosh computer
McDonald's restaurant

Examples

Example Sentences

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マッキントッシュ

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

パソコン

A computer designed for individual use.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, possible-abbreviation, multiple-category-candidates, jlpt-uncertain
Active language: English