noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for different groups, species, or ideas existing together, often with a positive nuance of harmony. Used in social, cultural, and ecological contexts.
多文化共生社会を目指している。
We are aiming for a multicultural coexistence society.
Coexistence of humans and nature is important.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
symbiosis
Biological term for a close and often long-term interaction between different biological species. Can include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
菌類と藻類の共生によって地衣類が形成される。
Lichens are formed through the symbiosis of fungi and algae.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
paragenesis
Geological term for the association of minerals formed together in the same process. Rare outside technical contexts.
この鉱床では、黄鉄鉱と黄銅鉱の共生が見られる。
In this ore deposit, paragenesis of pyrite and chalcopyrite is observed.