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すみわけ
noun, suru verb
niche separation, habitat partitioning, coexistence by differentiation
formalnaturebusiness
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Present()()けする()()けしない
Present polite()()けします()()けしません
Past()()けした()()けしなかった
Past polite()()けしました()()けしませんでした
て form()()けして()()けしなくて
ている present()()けしている()()けしていない
ている polite()()けしています()()けしていません
ている past()()けしていた()()けしていなかった
ている past polite()()けしていました()()けしていませんでした
Conditional ば()()けすれば()()けしなければ
Conditional たら()()けしたら()()けしなかったら
Volitional()()けしよう
Volitional polite()()けしましょう
Potential()()けできる()()けできない
Passive()()けされる()()けされない
Causative()()けさせる()()けさせない
Imperative()()けしろ()()けするな
1. habitat partitioning, ecological niche separation
In ecology, when different species avoid competition by occupying different habitats or using resources differently.
Different species are partitioning habitats.
Habitat partitioning between diurnal and nocturnal animals.
Plants partition habitats by mountain elevation.
2. market differentiation, coexistence through specialization
In business or society, when competitors or groups coexist by focusing on different niches or roles.
Market differentiation between large and small companies.
The companies coexist by occupying different niches.
Market differentiation between convenience stores and supermarkets is progressing.

()()け refers to niche separation in ecology or market differentiation.

Etymology

From ()む (to dwell, inhabit) + ()ける (to divide, separate).

Writing

Also written as ()()け with a more common kanji.

Ecological concept

Refers to how species avoid direct competition by using different resources, times, or spaces.

Business application

Describes how competing businesses find ways to coexist by targeting different market segments.

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