noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for shifting location, changing with the times, or transitioning from one state to another. Often used in abstract contexts like trends, power, or focus.
時代の変化に伴い、人々の関心も転移していく。
As times change, people's interests shift as well.
The transfer of power was carried out smoothly.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
metastasis; spread (of cancer)
Medical term for the spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other parts of the body.
がんが肝臓に転移していることが判明した。
It was found that the cancer had metastasized to the liver.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
phase transition; transition (physics)
Physics term for a change between states of matter, such as solid to liquid. Also used in broader physical transition contexts.
See also: 相転移
水の氷への転移は0度で起こる。
The transition of water to ice occurs at 0 degrees.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
transfer of learning
Educational psychology term for applying knowledge or skills learned in one context to another.
学習の転移を促すために、実践的な練習が重要だ。
Practical exercises are important to promote transfer of learning.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
transference (psychoanalysis)
In psychoanalysis, the redirection of feelings from one person to another, especially from patient to therapist.
治療中に患者が医師に対して転移を示すことがある。
During therapy, a patient may exhibit transference toward the doctor.