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How to say "System" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "system", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
体制
たいせい (taisei)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
システム
システム (shisutemu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "system" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 体制 and システム.
In Japanese, 体制 (たいせい (taisei)) is typically associated with "system; structure; setup; order" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 社会、組織、政治などの全体的な仕組みや構造、秩序を指す名詞です。何かが組織化され、機能している状態を示します。.
On the other hand, システム (システム (shisutemu)) maps to "system" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A loanword from English. Refers to an organized scheme, method, or set of procedures, often related to computers or administration.. A literal translation of "system" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "体制"
新しい教育体制が導入された。
A new educational system was introduced.
Bilingual Context for "システム"
この新しいシステムは、とても使いやすいです。
This new system is very easy to use.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "新しい教育 ＿＿＿ が導入された。" (Meaning: "A new educational system was introduced.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "体制" fits here because it means "system; structure; setup; order" in the context of: "A new educational system was introduced.". "システム" represents "system".