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“evolution” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinka

Example

スマートフォンの進化に驚きました。su mā to fo n no shin ka ni odoro ki ma shi ta

I was surprised by the evolution of smartphones.

Illustration for 進化 (evolution)

How to say “evolution” in Japanese

“Evolution” in Japanese is 進化 (shinka).

Describes a gradual change in living things or human-made things as their forms and features develop over time.

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

Example sentences with 進化

この道具は長い年月をかけて進化してきました。ko no dō gu wa naga i toshi tsuki o ka ke te shin ka shi te ki ma shi ta

This tool has evolved over many years.

Tips for using 進化

  • In biology, evolution refers to changes in populations across generations, while in everyday technology talk it can describe changes in products such as smartphones.

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