システム（システム、shisutemu）
- system

The Japanese word システム (shisutemu) directly translates to "system" in English. It refers to a set of connected things or parts that work together to achieve a particular goal. This can apply to various contexts, from computer systems and operating systems to business systems and even natural systems. The core concept is an organized and structured approach to something. It emphasizes the interconnectedness and functionality of different components to make something work efficiently. The word システムシステム is frequently used when discussing technology, processes, or organized structures.

⚫︎コンピュータシステム Translation: Computer system ⚫︎教育システム Translation: Education system ⚫︎販売システム Translation: Sales system

システム is used in the same way as "system" in English. You can use it to describe almost any organized structure or method. You can use this word when talking about technology, organizations, processes, or anything else involving a structured arrangement of parts or procedures. It is a very versatile word and used frequently in both formal and informal contexts.

システム is written in katakana, which is used for loanwords from other languages. It always uses the katakana characters シ (shi), ス (su), テ (te), ム (mu). There are no variations in okurigana. It is never written in hiragana or kanji.

There aren't direct perfect synonyms, but related words or phrases could include: ⚫︎仕組み (shikumi): mechanism, structure, system ⚫︎構造 (kouzou): structure ⚫︎体制 (taisei): system, organization, structure

While there isn't a direct antonym, words that imply disorder or lack of organization could be considered opposites. ⚫︎混沌 (konton): chaos ⚫︎無秩序 (muchitsujo): disorder

このソフトウェアは最新のセキュリティシステムを搭載しています。 ・Translation: This software is equipped with the latest security system. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the security features of the software using the word システム to refer to the system of security measures.

新しい生産システムを導入して、効率を上げましょう。 ・Translation: Let's introduce a new production system to improve efficiency. ・Explanation: This sentence talks about implementing a new production system to improve efficiency in the workplace. The word システム is used in this context.

The word システム is a loanword from English, and it is borrowed from the English word "system".