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How to say "Trend" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "trend", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
時流
じりゅう (jiryuu)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
傾向
けいこう (keikou)
B2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "trend" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 時流 and 傾向.
In Japanese, 時流 (じりゅう (jiryuu)) is typically associated with "trend of the times, current trend, current of the times" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to the prevailing social, cultural, or economic trends and movements. Often used in the context of adapting to or resisting these trends..
On the other hand, 傾向 (けいこう (keikou)) maps to "trend, tendency" (Syllabus Level: B2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "trend" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "時流"
新しい技術を取り入れ、時流に乗ることが重要だ。
It's important to adopt new technologies and keep up with the times.
Bilingual Context for "傾向"
私は傾向に興味があります。
I am interested in trend, tendency.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "新しい技術を取り入れ、 ＿＿＿ に乗ることが重要だ。" (Meaning: "It's important to adopt new technologies and keep up with the times.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "時流" fits here because it means "trend of the times, current trend, current of the times" in the context of: "It's important to adopt new technologies and keep up with the times.". "傾向" represents "trend, tendency".