Word
導入
Meaning in Englishintroduction, bringing in, leading in
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Word context
What it means
導入 means the act of introducing or bringing something into use; it refers to the process of initiating the use or integration of a new system, policy, method, or device within an organization.
Main meanings
- Introduction or rollout of a policy, system, or technology.
- Installation or deployment of hardware or software.
- Onboarding or integration of new personnel or participants in a process.
How to use it
Used in formal contexts such as business plans, policy announcements, and technical documentation; as a noun, it often appears with の to modify following nouns or with 導入する to indicate the action; common collocations include 導入計画, システムの導入, 技術の導入, and 導入済み.
Variants and close terms
- 実施 (jisshi) — implementation
- 採用 (saiyō) — adoption
- 開始 (kaishi) — initiation
Composition
- 導: lead, guide; indicates directing toward the use or adoption of something
- 入: enter, insert; indicates entering into a system or context
Etymology
on'yomi readings of 導 and 入 combine to form 導入; 導 is read dō, indicating guidance, while 入 is read nyū, meaning entry; the fused noun emerges in Sino-Japanese vocabulary to express bringing in or introducing.
Word class
noun (名詞)
Related words by kanji and components
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指導
shidou
guidance, instruction, coaching
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収入
shuunyuu
income, revenue, earnings
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気に入る
ki ni iru
like, be pleased with
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記入
kinyuu
entry, filling in, form input
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入社
nyuusha
joining a company, employment entry
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入場
nyuujou
entry, admission
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入学
nyuugaku
school entrance, enrollment, admission
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押し入れ
oshiire
closet, built-in storage
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輸入
yunyuu
import