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gizmo
This term carries a playful, informal tone and often implies a sense of curiosity or slight bewilderment toward a device. It is frequently used when the speaker cannot recall the technical name of an object or when the object is so specialized and niche that it lacks a common name. Unlike gadget, which can describe high-tech professional equipment, a gizmo often suggests something smaller, quirkier, or perhaps slightly unnecessary.
In practical usage, the word often describes items that solve a very specific, minor problem, such as a specialized kitchen tool or a small electronic accessory. It evokes an image of mechanical ingenuity applied to trivial tasks, blending a sense of admiration for the invention with a hint of skepticism about its actual utility.
Meanings
Examples
彼の机には水分補給量を記録する奇妙なガジェットがある。
スパイはセキュリティ信号を妨害するための小さな装置を取り出した。
この仕掛けが本当に機能するのか、それともただのおもちゃなのか気になる。
その古代の機械は歯車と、考えられるあらゆる仕掛けで満たされていた。