A handheld video game device E.g. PSP, DS
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What is the word used for 'handheld'?
「ポータブル」(because... 'PSP' = 'Play Station Portable')
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2012-01-22T18:03:35.390
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I know you specified for a video game device, but `携帯【けいたい】` actually means
"portable" or "handheld". It's just that in this era of technology, it's
become synonymous with "cell phone". Some examples:

  * 携帯型【けいたいがた】 → portable (style)
  * 携帯品【けいたいひん】 → hand baggage
  * 携帯【けいたい】カメラ → hand camera
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