データ
deetanoun★IntermediateLoanword from English data
💻Technology
formaltechnical
Information, especially facts or statistics, that are collected and stored for analysis.
研究者は実験結果のデータを解析した。
The researchers analyzed the data from the experiment.
💡
Commonly used in computing, statistics, and business contexts.
Collocations
データベースdatabaseデータ分析data analysisデータ入力data entry
Synonyms
Related Phrases
ビッグデータphrase
big data (large, complex data sets)
データサイエンスphrase
data science
💡Pro Tip
Polite usage
When speaking formally, attach the honorific verb '取得する' (obtain) or '確認する' (confirm) to データ, e.g., 'データを取得してください'.
📖Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'data', which originates from Latin 'datum' meaning 'something given'.
📝Usage Notes
In everyday conversation, データ often refers to digital information such as files, statistics, or records. It is a neutral term; add adjectives like '大量の' (large amount) for emphasis.
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