棲み分け

すみわけ
habitat isolation (biology)

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すみわけ【棲み分け】

【生態】 segregation of niche; habitat segregation [isolation]; 〔(比喩的に) 分離共存〕 segregation; differentiation; division 《of markets》; coexistence.

●今後公共放送と民間放送の棲み分けが進むだろう. In future, state-sponsored and commercial broadcasting will become increasingly differentiated.

・羽田と成田の間で路線の棲み分けが行なわれている. Air routes are divided between Haneda and Narita.

●両社は市場の棲み分けによって共存を図っている. The two firms are attempting to coexist by differentiating their markets [creating separate market niches].

●棲み分けというのはそれぞれの縄張りの中で生きるということである. Segregation means different groups living within their own separate niches.