データ

でーた
noun
data
electronics
1. data; information
Facts, statistics, or information collected for analysis or reference.
To collect and analyze data.
According to this data, sales are increasing.
[Note: データによると = 'according to the data']
There isn't enough data, so we need to investigate more.
2. digital data; computer data
Information stored or processed by computers.
You should back up your data.
The data was accidentally deleted.
USBメモリーデータ(うつ)した
I transferred the data to a USB drive.

データ is a loanword from English 'data.'

Common patterns

Unlike English where 'data' can be plural, データ in Japanese is treated as uncountable. For specific pieces of data, use counters or expressions like データ一件(いっけん) or データひとつ.

Common collocations

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