持続可能な
jizoku kanō na
The English word 'sustainable' is translated into Japanese as 持続可能な (jizoku kanō na).
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that is able to be sustained, most commonly in an environmental context.
Meaning: able to be sustained: environmental term (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 持続 (jizoku), meaning 'continuation' or 'persistence' and 可能 (kanō), meaning 'possible'. These are joined by the particle な (na) to form an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
jizoku kanō na
Did you know?
- The concept of 'sustainability' is often linked to the traditional Japanese philosophy of もったいない (mottainai), which expresses regret when something's value is wasted.
- While 持続可能な is the formal term, Japanese people often use the English word 'sustainable' written as サステナブル in fashion and lifestyle branding to sound more modern and trendy.
- The character 持 in 持続 (jizoku) originally depicted a hand holding a container, reflecting the physical act of maintaining or holding onto something.
Examples in context
- 彼は持続可能な開発の専門家です。He is a specialist in sustainable development.This sentence is useful for describing someone's professional field using 持続可能な.Tatoeba #6971782 by yuwash, translation #6979815 by rokii
- 持続可能な開発は、現代の世代が、将来の世代の利益や要求を充足する能力を損なわない範囲内で環境を利用し、要求を満たしていこうとする理念。Sustainable development is the concept of the current generation utilizing the environment and meet human demands while not harming the ability of future generations to satisfy their own demands and interests.This sentence is useful for explaining the concept of sustainable development using 持続可能な.Tatoeba #395654 by Scott, translation #395655 by Scott
- 経済の持続可能性を考慮しながら、新しい政策を策定する必要があります。We need to develop new policies while considering the economic sustainability.
- 当社の環境に優しい製品は、サステナブルな未来のための一歩です。Our environmentally-friendly products are a step towards a sustainable future.
- このエネルギー政策は、地球環境のためにも持続可能だと思う。I think this energy policy is sustainable for the sake of the global environment.
- 自然環境を守るために、サステナブルなライフスタイルを取り入れましょう。Let's adopt a sustainable lifestyle to protect the natural environment.
- 持続可能な社会を作る必要があります。Jizoku kanouna shakai o tsukuru hitsuyou ga arimasu.We need to create a sustainable society.
Example conversation
陽太 and 結衣 are discussing environmental issues at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui持続可能な生活には何が必要だと思いますか？Jizoku kanouna seikatsu ni wa nani ga hitsuyou da to omoimasu ka?What do you think is necessary for a sustainable life?
- 陽太 Yota資源を大切にすることだと思います。Shigen o taisetsu ni suru koto da to omoimasu.I think it is about treating resources with care.
- 結衣 Yui確かに、ゴミを減らすことも大切ですね。Tashika ni, gomi o herasu koto mo taisetsu desu ne.True, reducing waste is also important, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yota結衣さんの言う通りですね。Yui-san no iu toori desu ne.It is exactly as you say, Yui.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
