Translation guide
The English word 'technology' covers a broad range of meanings, from high-tech electronics to the practical application of scientific knowledge. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 技術 (gijutsu), but depending on context, other words like テクノロジー (tekunorojii) or 科学技術 (kagaku gijutsu) may be more appropriate. This guide helps learners choose the right expression based on the intended meaning.
Referring to the practical application of knowledge, skills, or methods in a field, often in industry or science.
The most common and versatile word for 'technology' in the sense of technique, skill, or know-how. Used in both everyday and technical contexts.
日本の技術は世界でもトップクラスだ。
Japan's technology is among the best in the world.
新しい技術を開発する。
Develop new technology.
Loanword from English, often used for modern, digital, or high-tech fields. Sounds more trendy or specific than 技術.
最新のテクノロジーを紹介する。
Introduce the latest technology.
Referring to the broad field encompassing both scientific research and its technological applications.
The standard term for 'science and technology' as a combined concept, often used in policy, education, and formal contexts.
科学技術の進歩は目覚ましい。
Advances in science and technology are remarkable.
Specifically referring to computers, software, networks, and digital systems.
The formal term for 'information technology'. Often abbreviated as IT (アイティー).
情報技術の専門家を募集している。
We are recruiting information technology specialists.
Common abbreviation for information technology. Used in business and everyday conversation.
IT企業に勤めています。
I work for an IT company.
Emphasizing advanced, innovative, or state-of-the-art technology.
Means 'cutting-edge technology' or 'advanced technology'. Often used in news and business.
この会社は先端技術の研究に力を入れている。
This company focuses on research in cutting-edge technology.
Abbreviation of 'high technology'. Casual and widely understood.
Referring to the technology sector, tech industry, or academic discipline.
Means 'technology field' or 'technical field'. Used when talking about areas of expertise.
彼は技術分野で成功した。
He succeeded in the technology field.
Short for 'tech', used in business contexts like 'tech industry' (テック業界). More casual and modern.
テック系のスタートアップが増えている。
Tech startups are increasing.
技術 (gijutsu) is the native Japanese word and covers a wide range of meanings from traditional crafts to modern engineering. テクノロジー (tekunorojii) is a loanword that often implies modern, digital, or Western-style technology. In many cases they are interchangeable, but テクノロジー can sound more trendy or specific to electronics/IT.
伝統的な技術を守る。
Preserve traditional techniques/technology.
最新テクノロジーに詳しい。
Knowledgeable about the latest technology.
While テクノロジー is common, using it for every instance of 'technology' can sound unnatural. For traditional skills, manufacturing methods, or non-digital contexts, 技術 is usually better.
技術は私たちの生活を変えている。
Technology is changing our lives.
彼は大学で技術を勉強している。
He studies technology at university.
ハイテク機器に囲まれた生活。
A life surrounded by high-tech devices.