フロンティア
Meanings
1
frontier (esp. American frontier)
Refers to the historical American frontier, the edge of settled land, often with a sense of adventure and expansion.
There were many dangers on the frontier during the Wild West era.
2
frontier (of a field); forefront (of science, technology)
Used for the cutting edge or unexplored areas of academic, scientific, or technological fields.
This research opens up a new frontier in space science.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のフロンティアを開拓するto open up new frontiers in a field
He opened up new frontiers in genetic research.
- フロンティアに挑むto take on an unexplored frontier
Young scientists are taking on unknown frontiers.
- 新たなフロンティアを求めるto seek a new frontier
Humanity is seeking a new frontier in outer space.