B2 noun, verb Littéraire

収斂

/ɕɯːɾeɴ/

To converge, contract, or come together to a single point. It is used in biology (convergent evolution), mathematics, and discussions about opinions merging.

Exemples

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1

収斂進化の好例として、コウモリと鳥の翼が挙げられる。

The wings of bats and birds are cited as a good example of convergent evolution.

2

多様な意見が徐々に収斂されていった。

Diverse opinions were gradually converged.

3

市場のニーズがこの製品に収斂している。

Market needs are converging on this product.

Famille de mots

Nom
収斂
Verb
収斂する
Adjectif
収斂的な
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Astuce mémo

Visualize many lines (意見) 'gathering' (収) and 'tightening' (斂) into one point.

Quiz rapide

多くの検討を重ねた結果、案はようやく一つに( )した。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 収斂

Exemples

1

収斂進化の好例として、コウモリと鳥の翼が挙げられる。

academic

The wings of bats and birds are cited as a good example of convergent evolution.

2

多様な意見が徐々に収斂されていった。

formal

Diverse opinions were gradually converged.

3

市場のニーズがこの製品に収斂している。

business

Market needs are converging on this product.

4

話がまとまって収斂してきたね。

informal

The talk is coming together and converging, isn't it?

5

瞳孔が収斂する。

everyday

The pupils contract.

Famille de mots

Nom
収斂
Verb
収斂する
Adjectif
収斂的な

Collocations courantes

結論に収斂する to converge on a conclusion
収斂進化 convergent evolution
収斂作用 astringent action/converging effect
一点に収斂する to converge to a single point
意見の収斂 convergence of opinions

Phrases Courantes

収斂火災

fire caused by sunlight concentrated through glass

収斂化粧水

astringent toner

Souvent confondu avec

収斂 vs 収束

収束 (shuusoku) is more common for 'ending' a problem or a mathematical series; 収斂 (shuuren) is more about 'narrowing down' or 'converging'.

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Notes d'usage

A very high-level word. Essential for academic writing in biology or philosophy.

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Erreurs courantes

It is a rare word in daily life; don't use it for simple 'gathering'.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize many lines (意見) 'gathering' (収) and 'tightening' (斂) into one point.

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Origine du mot

From '収' (collect) and '斂' (tighten/gather).

Modèles grammaticaux

〜に収斂する 〜を収斂させる

Quiz rapide

多くの検討を重ねた結果、案はようやく一つに( )した。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 収斂

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分布

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適合

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