棲すみ分わけ

noun

habitat isolation; niche partitioning

Biological term: different species or populations living in separate habitats or ecological niches to avoid competition.

• 近きん縁えん種しゅが同おなじ地ち域いきで棲すみ分わけをしている。

  Closely related species exhibit habitat isolation in the same area.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

compartmentalization; segregation; isolation

Extended figurative use: dividing roles, markets, or social groups into separate spheres to avoid conflict or overlap. Often used in business, sociology, and everyday contexts.

• 大おお手て企き業ぎょうは市いち場ばの棲すみ分わけを進すすめている。

  Major companies are promoting market compartmentalization.

• 趣しゅ味みと仕し事ごとをうまく棲すみ分わけたい。

  I want to keep my hobbies and work nicely separated.