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migration in Japanese

migration in Japanese is 移住, 回遊, 移動 — migration means the act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.

migration in Japanese

移住
noun
Pronounced: ijuu
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
回遊
noun
Pronounced: kaiyuu
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.
移動
noun
Pronounced: idō
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.
移行
noun
Pronounced: ikō
(computing) Instance of changing a platform from an environment to another one.

What does "migration" mean?

  1. noun The act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.
    "The migration of young families to coastal towns has changed local schools."
  2. noun The seasonal movement of animals between breeding and feeding grounds.
    "Each autumn, the migration of geese passes over our village."
  3. noun The process of moving data or systems from one platform to another.
    "The migration to the new email system went smoothly overnight."
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migration in a sentence

  • The migration of young families to coastal towns has changed local schools.
  • Seasonal migration for farm work is common in many parts of the world.
  • Each autumn, the migration of geese passes over our village.
  • Scientists tag whales to track their yearly migration across the ocean.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "migration" in Japanese?
"migration" in Japanese is 移住, 回遊, 移動. migration means: The act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.
How do you pronounce 移住?
"migration" in Japanese is 移住, pronounced "ijuu".
How do you use "migration" in a sentence?
Example: "The migration of young families to coastal towns has changed local schools." In Japanese, "migration" is 移住, 回遊, 移動.
Are there other ways to say "migration" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "migration": 移住, 回遊, 移動, 移行.
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