データ

• Reading: データ
• Romaji: deeta
• Pronunciation: /deː.ta/

Meaning

Data; factual information used for analysis, reference, or calculation.

A loanword from English 'data.' Widely used in both technical and everyday contexts in modern Japanese. Can refer to digital files, statistical information, or any collection of facts. Often paired with verbs like 集める (to collect), 分析する (to analyze), and 保存する (to save).

Examples

1. このデータを見ると売り上げが伸びていることが分かる。 Looking at this data, you can see that sales have been growing.
2. パソコンに大切なデータを保存した。 I saved important data on my computer.
3. 研究のためにデータを集めている。 We're collecting data for our research.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, business, research

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'data,' which derives from Latin 'datum' meaning something given. Adopted into Japanese during the postwar period with the spread of computing and statistics.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal