Translation guide
The process of absorbing ideas, values, or skills so they become part of one's own thinking or behavior. In Japanese, this is often expressed through verbs meaning 'to make one's own', 'to absorb', or 'to internalize', depending on the context.
To fully absorb and integrate knowledge, a skill, or a way of thinking so that it becomes natural or automatic.
A direct translation often used in psychology and education. It refers to the process of making external norms or values part of one's inner self.
Internalization of knowledge is the key to learning.
Literally 'to make something one's own'. A very natural, everyday way to express internalizing a skill or knowledge.
It takes time to internalize a new language.
Implies learning through bodily experience or practice, often used for skills or arts. Suggests mastery through repetition.
I practiced until I internalized the technique.
Means 'absorption'. Often used for taking in information or culture, but less about deep personal integration than 内面化.
He quickly internalized the new culture.
To accept and integrate external standards, morals, or ideologies so they become part of one's personal value system.
Again the standard term in psychology and sociology for internalizing norms or values.
The process of internalizing social norms is complex.
Literally 'to put on one's body'. Widely used for acquiring habits, manners, or values. More casual and versatile than 内面化.
Similar to 内面化 but sometimes used in more technical or philosophical contexts. Can imply making something inherent.
When a company takes over a service or production process that was previously outsourced.
The standard business term for 'insourcing' or bringing production in-house. Not used for psychological internalization.
We are promoting internalization of parts production to cut costs.
A more general phrase meaning 'to do internally'. Can be used when 内製化 feels too technical.
The English word 'internalization' is sometimes mistakenly used for 'internationalization' (国際化, こくさいか). These are completely different concepts.
内面化 is formal and often used in academic contexts. 身につける is more colloquial and covers a wider range of 'making something your own', from skills to habits. For everyday conversation, 身につける is usually better.
I want to internalize English.
良い習慣を身につけることが大切だ。
It's important to internalize good habits.
倫理観の内在化が求められる。
Internalization of ethical values is required.
We decided to internalize that task instead of outsourcing it.