Lexical entry

タイマー

taimaa

A device or function for measuring or setting time.

Technology & MediaPure GairaigoAbbreviationSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for clocks, switches, and devices that measure time, trigger an action after a delay, or count time for an activity. In photography, it can mean a self-timer or delay timer.

time-measuring device
switch or delay function
photography self-timer

Examples

Example Sentences

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ファインダー

A device on a camera that shows what will be in the picture.

アンダー

Used in photography for underexposure and in sports for under par.

オーバー

A loanword used for being over, exceeding a limit, or something excessive.

Evidence and Provenance

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