Translation guide
The English word 'ecosystem' refers to a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 生態系 (seitaikei). However, the term is also used metaphorically in business and technology contexts, where エコシステム (ekoshisutemu) is often used.
The standard scientific term for a biological ecosystem.
The forest ecosystem is very complex.
Protecting marine ecosystems is an urgent task.
A complex network or interconnected system, often used in business, technology, or social contexts.
The loanword from English, commonly used in business and tech contexts to describe a network of interconnected entities.
Apple's ecosystem attracts many users.
Can be used metaphorically, but less common than エコシステム in business contexts. It may sound more formal or academic.
生態系 is the native Japanese term for biological ecosystems. エコシステム is a loanword used primarily for metaphorical ecosystems in business, technology, and social networks. Using 生態系 in a business context can sound overly academic or literal, while エコシステム is widely understood in modern Japanese.
It's important to nurture the startup ecosystem.
The industrial ecosystem of this region is rich in diversity.