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サステナブル

sasutena-buru
adjective★Intermediate— sustainableLoanword from English サステナブル
formal

Capable of being maintained or continued at a certain rate or level without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment.

サステナブルな農業は環境保護に貢献します。

Sustainable agriculture contributes to environmental protection.

💡

Often used in discussions about environmental conservation and responsible business practices.

💼Business
formal

Able to be maintained or continued indefinitely, especially in terms of economic or social systems.

サステナブルな成長を実現するためには、長期的な視点が必要です。

To achieve sustainable growth, a long-term perspective is necessary.

💡

Used in business and economic contexts to describe practices that ensure long-term viability.

💻Technology
technical

Describes technology or products designed to minimize environmental impact and promote long-term use.

サステナブルな技術は、資源の効率的な利用を可能にします。

Sustainable technology enables efficient use of resources.

💡

Common in discussions about green technology and eco-friendly innovations.

Collocations

サステナブルなビジネスsustainable businessサステナブルな成長sustainable growthサステナブルな農業sustainable agriculture

Synonyms

持続可能な環境に優しい長期的な

Antonyms

非持続可能な環境破壊的な短期的な

Related Phrases

サステナブルなライフスタイルphrase
sustainable lifestyle
サステナブルな開発phrase
sustainable development

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Business

In business contexts, 'サステナブル' often refers to practices that ensure long-term profitability without harming the environment or society.

⚡Gold Rule

Environmental Context

When discussing environmental issues, 'サステナブル' emphasizes practices that do not deplete natural resources or cause long-term damage.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'sustainable', adopted into Japanese to describe practices and systems that promote long-term viability and environmental responsibility.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in environmental, business, and technological contexts to describe practices that balance economic, social, and environmental needs.

Word Breakdown

サステナ
sustain
root
+
ブル
able
suffix
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