English–Japanese

“orientation” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoオリエンテーション (orientēshon)

Pronunciation

Romajishikō

Example

若者は安定志向が強いです。waka mono wa an tei shi kō ga tsuyo i de su

Young people have a strong preference for stability.

Illustration for 志向 (orientation)

How to say “orientation” in Japanese

“Orientation” in Japanese is 志向 (shikō).

Captures an intentional tendency to orient one's thoughts, choices, or efforts toward a particular end.

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

Example sentences with 志向

若者の消費志向は、時代とともに変化しています。waka mono no shō hi shi kō wa ji dai to to mo ni hen ka shi te i ma su

Young people's consumer preferences are changing with the times.

Tips for using 志向

  • 志向 (shikō) is broader than a single goal when used in compounds, because it can name an ongoing tendency such as a preference for simplicity or local products.

Other Japanese words for “orientation”

新入生向けにオリエンテーションをします。shin nyū sei mu ke ni o ri e n tē sho n o shi ma su

We hold an orientation for new students.

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