端末

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 端末, read たんまつ, is an electronic terminal or device used to enter, display, process, or transfer information.
• Basic usage: It may accept a reservation number at reception or serve as the new device receiving data from an older one.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A terminal used to enter and transfer data
  • This is the electronic device used to enter a reservation number or transfer data between devices. It refers to the device as a whole, not merely its display.