domestication
gb/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
C1
process
1
taming and breeding for human use
the process of making wild animals or plants live with people and be useful to them
用法パターン：
the domestication of [animal/plant/species]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this with domestic meaning "within a country" (e.g., domestic flights).
類義語
taming (Usually focuses on making an individual animal less wild, not on long-term breeding changes.)
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cultivation (Common for plants; emphasizes growing and caring for them rather than genetic change over generations.)
対義語
rewilding (Returning animals or ecosystems to a wild state rather than adapting them to human life.)
コロケーション
the domestication of dogs
|the domestication of cats
|the domestication of the horse
|the domestication of crops
|early domestication
|plant domestication
|selective breeding and domestication
|the process of domestication
|domestication began
|domestication occurred
テーマ
animals
|plants
|science
|history
|agriculture
例文
- The domestication of wheat allowed early societies to settle and farm year-round.
- Researchers debate where and when the domestication of dogs first happened.
- Domestication can produce traits like smaller bodies and less fear of humans.
学習者向け例文
- Dog domestication happened a long time ago.
- Domestication changes animals over many generations.
名詞
C1
state
2
state of being domesticated
the condition of being no longer wild and living with people
用法パターン：
in domestication; under domestication
よくある間違い：
Learners may use this when they mean the action of making something more comfortable at home (better expressed as "domestic life" or "settling down").
類義語
tameness (Refers mainly to behavior (not being fearful), not the broader human-dependent condition.)
対義語
wildness (The condition of living independently of humans and behaving as a wild animal or plant does.)
コロケーション
life in domestication
|animals in domestication
|traits of domestication
|under domestication
|survival in domestication
|adaptation to domestication
テーマ
animals
|plants
|daily_life
|science
例文
- In domestication, many animals lose the ability to survive on their own.
- Some species show similar changes in coat color during domestication.
- Wolves and dogs differ greatly in behavior because of domestication.
学習者向け例文
- In domestication, animals depend on humans.
名詞
formal
C1
process
3
adapting something for local use
changing something foreign so it feels familiar in a place
用法パターン：
the domestication of [product/idea/practice] for [place/audience]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with "domestic" meaning "made in your country"; this sense is about adaptation, not origin.
類義語
localization (Often used in business/tech; more specific about adapting to a particular locale.)
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adaptation (Broader and less specific about making something feel local or familiar.)
対義語
standardization (Keeping the same form across places rather than adapting to local norms.)
コロケーション
cultural domestication
|the domestication of a brand
|the domestication of a product
|domestication for local markets
|domestication to local tastes
|rapid domestication
|domestication efforts
テーマ
culture
|media
|business
|language
例文
- The domestication of the menu included adding vegetarian options popular in the region.
- Critics argued that the film’s domestication erased the story’s cultural setting.
- Successful domestication often involves changing names, images, and references.
学習者向け例文
- The company changed the ad for domestication in Japan.
名詞
technical
C2
process
4
making a translation sound natural
a translation style that makes the text feel familiar
用法パターン：
domestication in [translation/interpreting]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think this refers to animals; in this context it is a translation strategy.
類義語
naturalization (Often means making language sound native; not always focused on cultural references.)
対義語
foreignization (A translation approach that preserves foreign elements to keep the original culture visible.)
コロケーション
domestication in translation
|a domestication approach
|domestication versus foreignization
|heavy domestication
|cultural domestication in translation
|domestication strategy
テーマ
language
|translation
|education
|media
例文
- The translator used domestication by replacing a local holiday with a more familiar one for the target readers.
- Some scholars criticize domestication for making cultural differences invisible.
- The course compared domestication and foreignization through real translations.
名詞
legal
C2
process
5
making a foreign legal entity local
a legal process to make something foreign valid locally
用法パターン：
domestication of [a foreign judgment/company] in [place]
よくある間違い：
This does not mean "made for the home"; it refers to legal recognition in a jurisdiction.
類義語
recognition (More general; may not include the formal steps required by a specific legal process.)
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registration (Often part of the process, but not always the full legal concept.)
対義語
nonrecognition (Refusing to treat a foreign judgment or status as valid locally.)
コロケーション
domestication of a foreign judgment
|judgment domestication
|corporate domestication
|domestication in the state of
|petition for domestication
|domestication proceedings
テーマ
law
|business
|government
例文
- The creditor filed for domestication of the foreign judgment before trying to collect the debt.
- The company considered domestication to move its legal home to another state.
- Domestication can require court approval and compliance with local rules.
文法
辞書形
domestication
IPA
GB/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
do - mest - ic - a - tion （5音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: domestication
- Plural: domestication, domestications
関連語
Forms
domestications
noun
Core family
Related words
domestically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
undomesticated
adjective
Advanced or less common
domesticity
noun C1
domesticator
noun
表現
corporate domestication
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
changing a company’s legal home
a legal way for a company to move where it is registered
例文
- The board approved corporate domestication to simplify regulatory filings.
- Corporate domestication allowed the firm to change its state of incorporation.
- They consulted counsel to see whether corporate domestication was permitted under local law.
domestication of a foreign judgment
1/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən əv ə fˈɔɹən d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
legal
legal recognition of foreign judgment
a legal process to enforce a foreign court decision
例文
- They applied for domestication of a foreign judgment to enforce it in California.
- Without domestication of the foreign judgment, the local court could not order payment.
- The lawyer explained the steps required for domestication of a foreign judgment.
domestication strategy
1/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
translation strategy for familiarity
a method of translating that makes the text feel local
例文
- The translator adopted a domestication strategy to make the dialogue sound natural in English.
- A domestication strategy can make a story easier to read but less culturally specific.
- The essay defended a domestication strategy for children’s books.
domestication syndrome
1/dəmˌɛstɪkˈeɪʃən sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase
technical
shared traits in domesticated animals
typical changes many domesticated animals share
例文
- Scientists debate whether domestication syndrome has a single biological cause.
- Floppy ears are often cited as a possible sign of domestication syndrome.
- The study tested for domestication syndrome in early dog remains.