生態
Meanings
ecology; life and habits of an animal; behavior in its environment
Common in nature, biology, and documentary contexts for how an organism lives, behaves, and interacts with its environment.
The researchers are studying the ecology and habits of wild monkeys.
This book explains the ecology of deep-sea fish in an easy-to-understand way.
mode of life; way of living; lifestyle as observed
Used more broadly for the characteristic way a person or group lives, often with an observational or analytical tone.
The program followed the way of life of young people living in the city.
The way freelancers live and work is quite different from that of company employees.
Usage patterns
- 〈動物〉の生態を観察するto observe the ecology/behavior of an animal
The researchers are observing the ecology of wild pandas.
- 生態を解明するto unravel/clarify the ecology (of an organism)
The ecology of deep-sea fish has not yet been fully clarified.
- 〈動物〉の生態を調査するto survey/study the habits of an animal
On this island, they have been studying the ecology of sea turtles for many years.
- 現代人の生態the way of life/behavior of modern people
The show features the lifestyle and behavior of modern urban people.