Translation guide
The scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment. In Japanese, the term is most commonly expressed as 生態学, but related concepts like 'ecosystem' and 'environment' are often used in broader contexts.
Referring to ecology as an academic discipline or branch of biology.
The standard term for the scientific study of ecology. Used in academic and formal contexts.
He is a professor of ecology.
I'm majoring in ecology.
Referring to the system of relationships in nature, often in a broader or more general sense than the strict science.
Referring to the social or political movement concerned with protecting the environment.
Literally 'environmental protection movement'. This is the most direct way to refer to the ecology movement or environmental activism.
She is involved in the ecology movement.
The loanword from English. Often used in the context of eco-friendly lifestyles or products, rather than the science. Can sound trendy or commercial.
生態学 is the formal, scientific term for ecology as a field of study. エコロジー is a loanword often used in everyday language to refer to eco-friendly practices or environmental consciousness, not the science itself. Using エコロジー to refer to the academic discipline can sound imprecise.
生態系の破壊が問題になっている。
The destruction of ecosystems is a problem.
Means 'natural environment'. Used when the focus is on the physical surroundings and conditions rather than the scientific study.
It's important to protect the natural environment.
I'm interested in ecology (eco-friendly living).