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“transition” in Japanese

Japanese

Also変遷 (hensen)

Pronunciation

Romajiikō

Example

新しい制度への移行が進んでいます。atara shi i sei do e no i kō ga susu n de i ma su

The transition to the new system is progressing.

Illustration for 移行 (transition)

How to say “transition” in Japanese

“Transition” in Japanese is 移行 (ikō).

Marks a shift from one established system, state, or stage to another, with the change itself as the focus.

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

Example sentences with 移行

来月から新しい料金プランへの移行を始めます。rai getsu ka ra atara shi i ryō kin pu ra n e no i kō o haji me ma su

We will begin the transition to the new pricing plan next month.

Tips for using 移行

  • In Japanese, 移行 (ikō) commonly describes changes in systems, policies, or stages, so it often sounds more formal than a simple change.

Other Japanese words for “transition”

社会の変遷を学びます。sha kai no hen sen o mana bi ma su

We study social change.

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