パソコン (pasokon) is a common abbreviation of 'personal computer' (パーソナルコンピュータ), a loanword from English. It refers to a computer designed for individual use, including desktops and laptops. It's equivalent to 'personal computer' or 'PC' and is widely used for work, study, and entertainment.

「パソコン」は「パーソナルコンピューター」の略で、個人用のコンピューターです。英語の「PC」と同じ意味で、仕事や学習、娯楽に広く使われます。