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transition, migration, shift, changeover
The process of moving from one state, system, or phase to another. Commonly used in business, technology, and policy contexts for planned, systematic changes.
新しいシステムに移行する。
To transition to a new system.
移行期間は三か月を予定している。
The transition period is planned for three months.
データの移行作業が完了するまで、旧システムも並行して使用する。
Until the data migration is complete, the old system will also be used in parallel.
USAGE:
As a する verb, 移行する means "to transition to" or "to migrate to." The particle に marks the destination: ～に移行する. Often used for planned, organized transitions rather than spontaneous changes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 移行期間: transition period
- 移行作業: migration work
- ～に移行する: to transition to ~
- 段階的に移行する: to transition in stages
- スムーズに移行する: to transition smoothly
SIMILAR WORDS:
変更 means "change" or "modification" and focuses on altering something specific. 移行 implies a broader shift from one state or system to another and typically involves a process over time.