Japanese meaning of 旧態依然
Reading:
きゅうたいいぜん (kyuutai izen)
English Translation:
Remaining in an outdated, unchanged state
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Remaining in an outdated or unchanged state despite the passage of time.
Cultural Context:
Used in political criticism, corporate reform debates, and cultural commentary.
時代が変わっても、古い状態のままであること。
政治批評や企業改革論、文化論などで、変革の遅れを指摘する際に使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase used to describe unchanged states; often with “のまま.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be confused with positive stability, but it usually has a negative nuance.
Example
Basic Example
その会社は旧態依然の体制を続けている。
The company continues with an outdated, unchanged structure.
Applied Example
その制度は旧態依然として改善されていない。
The system remains outdated and unchanged.