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initialization, formatting, factory reset
Resetting a device or storage medium to its original state; erasing all data and restoring default settings.
ハードディスクを初期化する。
To format the hard disk.
初期化するとデータが消えます。
Data will be erased if you initialize.
スマホを売る前に初期化した方がいい。
You should factory reset your smartphone before selling it.
初期化 means to reset to initial/factory state, commonly used for electronic devices and storage media.
WORD COMPOSITION:
- 初期: initial, early stage
- 化: -ization, making into
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 初期化する: to initialize, to format
- 初期化画面: initialization screen
- 工場初期化: factory reset
- 初期化に失敗: initialization failed
WARNING:
- 初期化 deletes all data - always back up before initializing
- Used for troubleshooting or preparing devices for sale/transfer
Related Words
Related:
再起動 (restart)