先端技術

• Reading: せんたんぎじゅつ
• Romaji: sentan gijutsu
• Kanji breakdown: 先 (sen) — ahead, previous; 端 (tan) — edge, tip; 技 (gi) — skill, craft; 術 (jutsu) — technique, art
• Pronunciation: /seɴ.taɴ.ɡi.dʑɯ.tsɯ/

Meaning

High technology; cutting-edge technology; advanced technology.

A compound noun and no-adjective referring to the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology in a given field. Often used in discussions of research, industry, and innovation. The component 先端 (sentan) means 'tip' or 'cutting edge,' and 技術 (gijutsu) means 'technology/technique.' Commonly appears in contexts like 先端技術の開発 (development of cutting-edge technology) and 先端技術産業 (high-tech industry).

Examples

1. 日本は先端技術の分野で世界をリードしている。 Japan leads the world in the field of cutting-edge technology.
2. 先端技術を活用した新しいサービスが増えている。 More and more new services are leveraging cutting-edge technology.
3. この研究所では先端技術の開発に取り組んでいる。 This research institute is working on the development of advanced technology.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, research, business, news

Tone: technical

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 先端 (sentan, tip/vanguard) + 技術 (gijutsu, technology/skill). 先端 literally means 'the leading edge,' reflecting the frontier of technological advancement.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal