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How to say "Introduction" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "introduction", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
導入
どうにゅう (dōnyū)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
序破急
じょはきゅう (johakyuu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "introduction" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 導入 and 序破急.
In Japanese, 導入 (どうにゅう (dōnyū)) is typically associated with "introduction (of something new), installation, implementation" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when starting to use or bring in something new.
On the other hand, 序破急 (じょはきゅう (johakyuu)) maps to "introduction, development, climax" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "introduction" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "導入"
その会社は新しいシステムを導入した。
That company introduced a new system.
Bilingual Context for "序破急"
私は序破急に興味があります。
I am interested in introduction, development, climax.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その会社は新しいシステムを ＿＿＿ した。" (Meaning: "That company introduced a new system.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "導入" fits here because it means "introduction (of something new), installation, implementation" in the context of: "That company introduced a new system.". "序破急" represents "introduction, development, climax".