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複製
fukusei
What does "複製" mean in English?
copyこのファイルを複製してください
Please copy this file
How to use "複製" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
An exact copy or reproduction of something, especially a document, file, or object
この写真を複製してください
Please make a copy of this photo
複製されたデータは元のものと同じです
The copied data is the same as the original
Often used in digital contexts to refer to duplicating files or data
technical
In biology, the process of creating an identical copy of an organism or cell
科学者は複製した細胞を研究しました
Scientists studied the cloned cells
In biology, this can refer to cloning or replication of genetic material
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Digital vs. Physical Contexts
In digital contexts, 複製 often refers to copying files, while in physical contexts it can mean making a replica of an object.
Gold Rule
Legal Contexts
In legal documents, 複製 may refer to certified copies that have the same legal validity as the original.
Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 復製 (bjuwk tsyeH), from 復 (bjuwk, 'repeat') + 製 (tsyeH, 'make')
Usage Notes
In digital contexts, often used interchangeably with コピー (copy). In legal contexts, may refer to certified copies of documents.
Word Breakdown
復
repeat
root製
make
root和英辞典