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[どう()·()]
douka
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 同化

noun, suru verb
  1. assimilation; absorption
  2. adaptation
  3. assimilation; anabolism
  4. assimilation (phonology)

Definition and Synonyms for 同化

Assimilate become similar to one's environment
Synonyms: 同化
Assimilate make similar
Synonyms: 同化
Assimilate become similar in sound
Synonyms: 同化
Ingest take up mentally
Synonyms: 取り入る, 取り入れる, 取り込む, 受け入れる, 同化
Assimilation in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance
Synonyms: 同化
Acculturation the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
Synonyms: 同化
Adaption the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
Synonyms: 即応, 同化, 改作, 演義, 翻案, 適応, 順応
Absorption the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
Synonyms: 併合, 同化, 同化作用, 摂取
Assimilation the state of being assimilated
Synonyms: 同化
Assimilation people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
Synonyms: 同化

Meanings for each kanji in 同化

» same; agree; equal
» change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization

Categories 同化 is a member of

Change undergo a change
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Modify cause to change
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Adapt adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
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Acquire gain knowledge or skills
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Education the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
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Relationship a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
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Social Process a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
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Biological Process a process occurring in living organisms
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Developmental Learning learning that takes place as a normal part of cognitive development
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 同化

Sample Sentences for 同化

The opinions of the weak are easily assimilated into those of the strong.
They did not assimilate with the natives.
Many groups of immigrants have been assimilated into American society.
You must assimilate into new surroundings.

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