Japanese word

移行

Pronunciation

Romajiikō

Meaning

  • nountransition

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 別のシステムへの移行betsu no shi su te mu e no i kō

    transition to another system

  • 移行を完了するi kō o kan ryō su ru

    complete the transition

Similar words

切り替えkirikae: The act of changing from one system, setting, or option to another.
転換tenkan: An intentional change from one system, method, or condition to another.
移り変わりutsurikawari: A gradual change from one state, condition, or stage to another over time.

Definition in Japanese

ある制度や状態などを、別の制度や状態へ移し変えること。a ru sei do ya jō tai na do o betsu no sei do ya jō tai e utsu shi ka e ru ko to

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 移 (i, "move") and 行 (kō, "go") form 移行 (ikō), expressing movement from one system or state to another.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • migrationnoun

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