デジタルネイティブ

でじたるねいてぃぶ
noun
digital native
technicalperson
1. digital native; person who grew up with digital technology
A person who has grown up in the digital age with constant access to computers, smartphones, and the internet. They are typically comfortable and proficient with technology.
デジタルネイティブ世代(せだい)はスマホを使(つか)いこなす。
The digital native generation is proficient with smartphones.
デジタルネイティブにとってはオンライン会議(かいぎ)は普通(ふつう)だ。
For digital natives, online meetings are normal.
デジタルネイティブとデジタルイミグラントでは感覚(かんかく)が違(ちが)う。
Digital natives and digital immigrants have different perspectives.

デジタルネイティブ refers to generations born after the widespread adoption of digital technology.

Related words

  • デジタルイミグラント: digital immigrant (people who adopted technology later in life)
  • Z世代(せだい): Generation Z (typically born 1997-2012)
  • ミレニアル世代(せだい): Millennials (typically born 1981-1996)

Characteristics

  • SNS (ソーシャル・ネットワーキング・サービス) proficiency
  • Comfort with online communication
  • Multitasking with devices
  • Preference for digital over analog

In Japan, デジタルネイティブ is often discussed in business contexts when considering generational differences in work styles and communication preferences.

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Added 2026.1.29 20:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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