English–Japanese

“adaptation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also脚色 (kyakushoku)

Pronunciation

Romajitekiō

Example

新しい環境への適応には時間がかかります。atara shi i kan kyō e no teki ō ni wa ji kan ga ka ka ri ma su

Adaptation to a new environment takes time.

Illustration for 適応 (adaptation)

How to say “adaptation” in Japanese

“Adaptation” in Japanese is 適応 (tekiō).

Expresses the process of becoming suited to circumstances that differ from one's previous environment.

Full entry for 適応: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 適応

専門家の支援で、新しい環境への適応が早まりました。sen mon ka no shi en de atara shi i kan kyō e no teki ō ga haya ma ri ma shi ta

Expert support helped speed up adaptation to the new environment.

Tips for using 適応

  • English uses adaptation for both adjustment to a new situation and changes in living things, so the surrounding context determines which sense is intended.

Other Japanese words for “adaptation”

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脚色

kyakushoku

nounadaptation

この小説の脚色を映画監督が担当しました。ko no shō setsu no kyaku shoku o ei ga kan toku ga tan tō shi ma shi ta

The film director handled the adaptation of this novel.

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