What is the difference between "移行" and "遺稿"?

"移行" means "transition, shift (to a new system, phase)" (N2), whereas "遺稿" represents "posthumous manuscript" (C2).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "いこう (ikou)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

いこう (ikou)

N2 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

いこう (ikou)

C2 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "いこう (ikou)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

移行 (Level: N2): Translates to "transition, shift (to a new system, phase)" and is used when Refers to the process of moving from one state, system, or phase to another. Often implies a planned or structured transition..
遺稿 (Level: C2): Maps to "posthumous manuscript" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "移行"

新しいシステムへの移行が順調に進んでいる。

The transition to the new system is progressing smoothly.

Bilingual Context for "遺稿"

私は遺稿に興味があります。

I am interested in posthumous manuscript.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "新しいシステムへの＿＿＿が順調に進んでいる。" (Meaning: "The transition to the new system is progressing smoothly.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "移行" is used for "transition, shift (to a new system, phase)" in the context: "The transition to the new system is progressing smoothly.".