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data transfer; data migration
The process of transferring data from one device, system, or storage medium to another, commonly used when switching phones or upgrading computers.
データ移行は終わった?
Is the data transfer done?
新しいスマホへのデータ移行に時間がかかった。
The data transfer to my new smartphone took a long time.
店員さんがデータ移行を手伝ってくれた。
The store staff helped me with the data transfer.
データ移行 is commonly encountered when upgrading phones, switching carriers, or migrating to new computer systems. Phone carriers in Japan often offer data transfer assistance at their shops.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- データ移行をする (to do a data transfer)
- データ移行サービス (data transfer service)
- データ移行アプリ (data transfer app)
RELATED TERMS:
- 機種変更: phone upgrade
- バックアップ: backup
- クラウド: cloud