バイオデータ
baiodēta
The English phrase 'biodata' is translated into Japanese as バイオデータ (baiodēta).
バイオデータ refers to a detailed summary of a person's life and professional qualifications. It is typically used when providing information for employment purposes or within the context of marriage.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is baiodēta.
Did you know?
- In some traditional marriage biodata, a person's 'blood type' is listed. In Japan, blood type is often believed to determine personality traits, similar to how Westerners use zodiac signs.
- In high-tech industries in Japan, バイオデータ may actually refer to literal biological data, such as DNA sequences, creating a potential confusion between a person's resume and their genetic code.
- Because バイオデータ is written in katakana, it can sometimes feel 'cold' or overly technical, as if you are describing a specimen rather than a human being.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are discussing job application documents.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さん、バイオデータは完成しましたか？Ren-san, baiodēta wa kansei shimashita ka?Ren, is your biodata finished?
- 蓮 Renはい、結衣さんに確認してほしいです。Hai, Yui-san ni kakunin shite hoshii desu.Yes, I want Yui to check it.
- 結衣 Yuiいいですよ。バイオデータをメールで送ってください。Ii desu yo. baiodēta o mēru de okutte kudasai.Sure. Please send the biodata by email.
- 蓮 Renわかりました。今すぐ送ります。Wakarimashita. Ima sugu okurimasu.I understand. I will send it right away.
