テクノロジー

• Reading: テクノロジー
• Romaji: tekunorojii
• Pronunciation: /te.kɯ.no.ɾo.dʑiː/

Meaning

Technology; the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

A katakana loanword from English 'technology.' Used broadly for cutting-edge and digital technologies. While 技術 (gijutsu) is the native equivalent covering both traditional and modern techniques, テクノロジー specifically evokes innovation, IT, and modern advancement. Often seen in business, media, and tech industry contexts. Common compounds include 最新テクノロジー (latest technology).

Examples

1. 最新のテクノロジーが私たちの生活を大きく変えている。 The latest technology is dramatically changing our daily lives.
2. この会社はテクノロジーを活用して農業を効率化している。 This company is using technology to make farming more efficient.
3. テクノロジーの進歩が医療の未来を変えるだろう。 Advances in technology will transform the future of medicine.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, business, science, media

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'technology,' itself from Greek tekhnologia (systematic treatment of an art), from tekhnē (art/skill) + logos (word/study). Entered Japanese during the post-war period of rapid modernisation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal