フィルタリング

ふぃるたりんぐ
noun
filtering; content filtering
technologycommunication
1. filtering; screening; content filtering
The process of selectively blocking or allowing content, data, or substances to pass through based on certain criteria. In modern usage, often refers to internet content filtering.
フィルタリング機能(きのう)を有効(ゆうこう)にする。
To enable the filtering function.
子供(こども)のスマートフォンにフィルタリングを設定(せってい)した。
I set up content filtering on my child's smartphone.
迷惑(めいわく)メールのフィルタリングが正(ただ)しく動作(どうさ)していないようだ。
The spam email filtering doesn't seem to be working properly.

A loanword from English "filtering." In Japan, フィルタリング most commonly refers to internet content filtering, especially parental controls on children's devices. Since 2008, Japanese law has required mobile carriers to offer filtering services for minors. Also used in technical contexts for data processing and email spam prevention.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • フィルター: filter — the device or mechanism itself, rather than the process
  • ブロック: blocking — specifically preventing access, while フィルタリング also includes allowing approved content
  • 検閲(けんえつ): censorship — implies government or institutional suppression of information, with a negative connotation

Related Words

Compare: フィルター (filter)
Compare: ブロック (blocking)
Compare: 検閲(けんえつ) (censorship)
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