1.
introduction; implementation; adoption
The act of bringing in or implementing something new, such as a system, technology, or policy.
私鉄各社がICカードを導入した。
Each private railway company introduced IC cards.
新しいシステムを導入する。
We will implement a new system.
導入コストが高い。
The implementation cost is high.
USAGE: Often used in business and technical contexts for implementing new systems, technologies, or policies.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 導入する (to introduce/implement)
- 導入コスト (implementation cost)
- 導入事例 (case studies of implementation)
- 段階的導入 (phased implementation)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 採用 (adoption)
- 実施 (implementation - for policies/plans)