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定着

teichaku

Description

「定着」は、あるものや考え、習慣が、しっかりと根づいて広く受け入れられることを表す言葉です。

"定着" refers to something, an idea, or a habit taking firm root and becoming widely accepted.

新しい言葉や文化が社会に「定着する」ときによく使います。

It is often used when new words or cultures "定着する" in society.

Meanings

定着teichaku

taking hold; becoming established or firmly settled

この習慣は日本に定着している。

This custom is established in Japan.

定着するteichaku suru

to become established; to take root

新しいルールがやっと定着した。

The new rule has finally taken hold.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    定 (fix/settle) + 着 (attach/land), literally "to settle and attach."

  • Nuance

    often used for words, habits, or people becoming a stable, accepted part of something.

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