B2 noun Neutral

遷移

/seɴ.i/

Transition or succession; the process of changing from one state, stage, or condition to another over time. Particularly used in ecology and physics.

Examples

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1

季節の遷移を感じる今日この頃です。

I feel the transition of seasons these days.

2

政権の平和的な遷移を望む。

We hope for a peaceful transition of power.

3

画面遷移が遅くてイライラする。

The screen transition is so slow, it's frustrating.

Word Family

Noun
遷移
Verb
遷移する
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Memory Tip

Sen (遷) means to move/change, and I (移) also means to shift/move. A double movement of state.

Quick Quiz

Webサイトの（　）図を作成して、ユーザーの動きを確認する。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 遷移

Examples

1

季節の遷移を感じる今日この頃です。

everyday

I feel the transition of seasons these days.

2

政権の平和的な遷移を望む。

formal

We hope for a peaceful transition of power.

3

画面遷移が遅くてイライラする。

informal

The screen transition is so slow, it's frustrating.

4

この地域における生物相の遷移を調査した。

academic

We investigated the succession of biota in this region.

5

事業の遷移に伴い、人員配置を見直す。

business

We will review staff allocation along with the business transition.

Word Family

Noun
遷移
Verb
遷移する

Common Collocations

状態遷移 state transition
植生遷移 vegetational succession
画面遷移 screen transition (UI)
遷移確率 transition probability
遷移元素 transition element (chemistry)

Common Phrases

遷移図

transition diagram

一次遷移

primary succession

エネルギー遷移

energy transition

Often Confused With

遷移 vs 変遷

Hensen is general 'change over time' (history); Sen'i is more technical (ecology, UI, physics).

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Usage Notes

A key term in science passages, especially those describing ecological change.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it for a simple 'move' (idou); it implies a change in state or structure.

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Memory Tip

Sen (遷) means to move/change, and I (移) also means to shift/move. A double movement of state.

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Word Origin

Sino-Japanese compound for 'shifting and moving'.

Grammar Patterns

〜から〜へ遷移する 〜の遷移段階

Quick Quiz

Webサイトの（　）図を作成して、ユーザーの動きを確認する。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 遷移

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