データ(いこう)

でーたいこう
noun
data transfer; data migration
technology
1. 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(いこう)()わった
Is the data transfer done?
The data transfer to my new smartphone took a long time.
店員(てんいん)さんデータ移行(いこう)手伝(てつだ)ってくれた
The store staff helped me with the data transfer.

データ移行(いこう) 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(いこう)する (to do a data transfer)
  • データ移行(いこう)サービス (data transfer service)
  • データ移行(いこう)アプリ (data transfer app)

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