技術開発
gijutsukaihatsu
技術開発 (gijutsukaihatsu) is the Japanese phrase for technique development.
In a business or industrial context, 技術開発 specifically refers to the Research and Development (R&D) process of creating new technologies or improving existing ones.
Which one should you use?
While 技術開発 is the standard term for the process of development, you may use other formal phrases depending on your focus. Use 技術の進歩 to focus specifically on progress or advancement, and use 技術の向上 to focus on the improvement or enhancement of a technique.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 技術開発 as a modifier for another noun, such as 'technique development department', you must add the particle の (no) after it, forming 技術開発の.
How do you pronounce it?
gijutsukaihatsu
Did you know?
- The kanji 術 (jutsu) in 技術 is the same character used in 忍術 (ninjutsu), the 'art' or 'technique' of the ninja.
- While 'technique development' is a common phrase in business, if you are talking about the development of a person's skills, Japanese speakers often switch to the word 育成 (ikusei), which literally means 'nurturing' or 'cultivating'.
- The term 開発 (kaihatsu), used in 'technique development', is also the standard word for 'land development' or 'real estate development'. In a different context, the same characters describe the act of opening up or developing a piece of territory.
Examples in context
- この会社は技術開発に力を入れています。Kono kaisha wa gijutsu kaihatsu ni chikara o irete imasu.This company focuses on technique development.
- 技術開発の予算が決定しました。Gijutsu kaihatsu no yosan ga kettei shimashita.The budget for technique development has been decided.
Example conversation
In a modern office, two colleagues are discussing a new project.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太さんは技術開発の担当ですか？Youta-san wa gijutsu kaihatsu no tantou desu ka?Youta, are you in charge of technique development?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、それが私の主な業務です。Hai, sore ga watashi no omo na gyoumu desu.Yes, that is my main job.
- 美咲 Misaki大変そうですが、やりがいがありそうですね。Taihen sou desu ga, yarigai ga arisou desu ne.It sounds tough, but very rewarding.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとうございます。とても充実しています。Arigatou gozaimasu. Totemo juujitsu shite imasu.Thank you. It is very fulfilling.
