傾向
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Noun describing a general direction or pattern. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『がある』 (ga aru, 'there is a') to indicate existence of a tendency.
Theme
During a team meeting, User talks with Suzuki, a data analyst, about market trends and consumer behavior.
傾向
けいこう
tendency / trend / inclination
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'trend' that leans in one direction like a 'key' (傾向 keikou sounds like 'key-co'). Picture a key pointing to a trend — 'key-co' → 傾向 (keikou, 'tendency').
Cultural Note
In Japanese media and business, 『傾向』 (keikou, 'tendency') is often used to discuss trends in data, such as market trends or social behaviors. For example, news reports might analyze 『消費者の傾向』 (shouhisha no keikou, 'consumer trends').
Forms
Base: 傾向Noun describing a general direction or pattern. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『がある』 (ga aru, 'there is a') to indicate existence of a tendency.