システム

• Reading: システム
• Romaji: shisutemu
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.sɯ.te.mɯ/

Meaning

System; an organized set of principles or procedures according to which something is done.

A loanword from English 'system.' Extremely versatile and used across many domains including technology, business, government, and daily life. Can refer to computer systems, organizational structures, or methods of operation. Common collocations include 交通システム (transportation system) and システムエンジニア (systems engineer).

Examples

1. 会社の新しいシステムに慣れるのに時間がかかった。 It took time to get used to the company's new system.
2. 駅の案内システムはとても便利だ。 The station's information system is very convenient.
3. このシステムにはいくつかの問題がある。 There are several problems with this system.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, business, government

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'system,' which derives from Late Latin 'systema' and Greek 'sustema' meaning organized whole. Widely adopted in Japanese during the postwar modernization period.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal