コンピューターに比べて、ワープロは一つの目的にしか使えない。

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English Translation

Compared to a computer, a word processor has a single purpose.

Furigana

コンピューターに比(くら)べて、ワープロは一(ひと)つの目的(もくてき)にしか使(つか)えない。

Romanji

Konpyu-ta- ni kurabete, wa-puro wa hitotsu no mokuteki ni shika tsukaenai.

Words

コンピュータ (コンピュータ、コンピューター)

computer

に (に)

at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although

比べる (くらべる)

to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie

ワープロ (ワープロ)

word processor

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

一つ (ひとつ)

one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it")

の (の)

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

目的 (もくてき)

purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

しか (しか)

only; nothing but

使える (つかえる)

to be usable; to be serviceable; to be useful