Japanese word

既存

Pronunciation

Romajikison

Meaning

  • nounexisting

Example

既存の制度を見直します。ki son no sei do o mi nao shi ma su

We will review the existing system.

Illustration for 既存 (existing)

More examples

この機能は、既存のサービスと連携できます。ko no ki nō wa ki son no sā bi su to ren kei de ki ma su

This feature can work with existing services.

Core concept

Points to what is already present when a discussion distinguishes it from what may be added or created.

Common phrases

  • 既存の顧客ki son no ko kyaku

    existing customer

  • 既存の設備ki son no setsu bi

    existing equipment

  • 既存のサービスki son no sā bi su

    existing service

Similar words

現存genson: A person or thing is still present and has not ceased to exist.
現有genyū: A thing is currently possessed or held by a person or organization.
既設kisetsu: A facility or system is already in place through prior installation or construction.

Definition in Japanese

新しく生じたものではなく、すでに存在している状態やもの。atara shi ku shō ji ta mo no de wa na ku su de ni son zai shi te i ru jō tai ya mo no

Word origin

The word 既存 (kison) uses the Sino-Japanese readings of 既 (ki, "already") and 存 (son, "exist"), directly reflecting its sense of established existence.

Usage tips

  • In technical discussions, 既存システム (kison shisutemu) usually means a system already in place before a replacement or integration project.

Opposites

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