How to Say ‘QR code’ in Japanese
QRコード
QR koodo
[kyoo-are koh-doh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: When exchanging contacts in Japan, people often show a [QRコード] in the app for the other person to scan. In a noisy club, that's often easier and more normal than spelling out an ID.
Phrase Breakdown
QR
QR
[kyoo-are]
QR (quick response)
QR refers to the square barcode used for adding contacts quickly. In Japanese it’s commonly said as QRコード.
QRコードで追加して。
Add me using my QR code.
コード
koodo
[koh-doh]
code
コード in QRコード. You’ll often show it on your phone when swapping contacts.
QRコードのコードを読み取って。
Scan/read the code of the QR code.
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