1.
habitat partitioning, ecological niche separation
In ecology, when different species avoid competition by occupying different habitats or using resources differently.
異なる種が棲み分けをしている。
Different species are partitioning habitats.
昼行性と夜行性の動物の棲み分け。
Habitat partitioning between diurnal and nocturnal animals.
山の標高によって植物が棲み分けている。
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.
大手と中小の棲み分け。
Market differentiation between large and small companies.
各社が棲み分けをして共存している。
The companies coexist by occupying different niches.
コンビニとスーパーの棲み分けが進んでいる。
Market differentiation between convenience stores and supermarkets is progressing.
棲み分け refers to niche separation in ecology or market differentiation.
ETYMOLOGY:
From 棲む (to dwell, inhabit) + 分ける (to divide, separate).
KANJI NOTE:
Also written as 住み分け 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.
RELATED:
- 共存: coexistence
- 差別化: differentiation
- 市場細分化: market segmentation