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How to say "Foster" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "foster", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
醸成
じょうせい (jōsei)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
醸成する
じょうせいする (jōsei suru)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "foster" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 醸成 and 醸成する.
In Japanese, 醸成 (じょうせい (jōsei)) is typically associated with "to foster; to cultivate; to create (an atmosphere, mood)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the gradual process of creating or developing a specific atmosphere, mood, relationship, or situation..
On the other hand, 醸成する (じょうせいする (jōsei suru)) maps to "to foster, to create, to brew (an atmosphere/mood)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Implies a gradual, often deliberate, process of building up or creating a certain atmosphere, feeling, or situation, especially abstract concepts like trust or understanding.. A literal translation of "foster" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "醸成"
チーム内で信頼関係を醸成することが重要だ。
It is important to foster trust within the team.
Bilingual Context for "醸成する"
チーム内で信頼関係を醸成することが重要だ。
It is important to foster trust within the team.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "チーム内で信頼関係を ＿＿＿ することが重要だ。" (Meaning: "It is important to foster trust within the team.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "醸成" fits here because it means "to foster; to cultivate; to create (an atmosphere, mood)" in the context of: "It is important to foster trust within the team.". "醸成する" represents "to foster, to create, to brew (an atmosphere/mood)".