No. 1,722 in Japanese
アップデート
"アップデート" means "update" in English.
In a sentence
ソフトウェアのアップデートが必要です。
A software update is needed.
Here 'アップデート' is used as a noun to refer to the process or package for updating software.
アプリを最新バージョンにアップデートしました。
I updated the app to the latest version.
In this sentence, 'アップデート' functions as a verb, describing the act of updating something.
プロジェクトの進捗状況をアップデートし続けます。
We will continue to update the progress status of the project.
This usage demonstrates 'アップデート' in a more metaphorical sense, referring to the ongoing act of providing updates or current information.
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