VocabJLPT N2
cell
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. cell
  2. 2. serge
  3. 3. cel (celluloid)
This katakana word, borrowed from English, most commonly refers to a cell in a spreadsheet or table, such as in software like Excel. It can also refer to a biological cell in scientific contexts, or an individual unit within a grid or structure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We will go ahead and protect the cells containing formulas.

Sentence 2

That cell is cutting off the text — I can't read it.

Sentence 3

Why is the formula not working in this cell?

Sentence 4

Which cell is the right place to put the total?

Sentence 5

First, I'll highlight the table cells with color.