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cutting-edge technology; advanced technology; high technology
The most advanced or innovative technology available in a given field. Refers to technology at the forefront of development.
先端技術を開発する。
To develop cutting-edge technology.
この分野の先端技術は日々進歩している。
The cutting-edge technology in this field is advancing day by day.
先端技術を活用して社会問題の解決に取り組んでいる。
We are working on solving social problems by utilizing advanced technology.
Composed of 先端 (tip, forefront) + 技術 (technology, technique). Widely used in news, business, and academic contexts to describe the latest technological innovations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 先端技術を開発する: to develop advanced technology
- 先端技術を活用する: to utilize cutting-edge technology
- 先端技術分野: the field of advanced technology
- 先端技術企業: high-tech company
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 最先端技術: the very latest technology — slightly stronger emphasis on being the absolute forefront
- ハイテク: high-tech — a casual loanword abbreviation
- 科学技術: science and technology — broader term encompassing both science and technology
- 情報技術: information technology (IT) — specifically about computing and data