起動

きどう

startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer)

common word

Meaning

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startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch

Example sentences

ゲームカセットの金属端子が汚れていると、ゲーム機にカセットを差し込んだ時、ゲームが起動しにくくなります。

If the metal plate terminal of the game cassette is dirty it may be difficult for the game to start when the cassette is inserted into the game console.
パソコンが起動しなくなりました。

My computer won't boot up.
パソコンが起動しない。どうすればいいんだ？

I can't start up my computer. What am I supposed to do?