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cutting-edge technology; state-of-the-art technology; advanced technology
The most advanced and newest technology available. Commonly used in discussions about innovation, research, and industry.
最先端技術を使った製品が発売された。
A product using cutting-edge technology was released.
この研究所では最先端技術の開発が行われている。
This research institute is developing cutting-edge technologies.
最先端技術を医療に応用することで、これまで治せなかった病気も治療できるようになった。
By applying cutting-edge technology to medicine, it has become possible to treat diseases that couldn't be cured before.
USAGE:
最先端 (cutting edge, forefront) is a productive modifier: 最先端の医療 (cutting-edge medicine), 最先端の研究 (cutting-edge research). The compound 最先端技術 specifically refers to technology.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 最先端技術を活用する (to utilize cutting-edge technology)
- 最先端技術の開発 (development of advanced technology)
- 最先端技術を導入する (to introduce cutting-edge technology)