Japanese meaning of 適者生存
Reading:
てきしゃせいぞん (tekisha seizon)
English Translation:
Survival of the fittest
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Survival of the fittest—those best adapted to circumstances thrive.
Cultural Context:
Biological term popularized by Darwin; now used metaphorically in business, sports, and technology.
環境に最も適応した者が生き残ること。
ダーウィン進化論に由来し、ビジネス・スポーツ・技術分野の比喩として広く用いられる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase used in biology or metaphor; often with “の原理.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be interpreted only in a social Darwinism context.
Example
Basic Example
ビジネスの世界は適者生存だ。
The business world is survival of the fittest.
Applied Example
この世界はまさに適者生存、弱ければ魔物の餌になるだけだ。
In this world, it's truly Survival of the fittest — if you're weak, you'll end up as monster food.