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ピークシフト
pīku shifutoLoanword from English ピークシフト
peak shift
コロナ禍でピークシフトが進み、夜間の需要が増加した。
Peak shift has advanced due to the pandemic, increasing nighttime demand.
Business
technical
Adjusting work or resource usage to non-peak hours to reduce congestion or costs
企業はピークシフトを導入して電力コストを削減しています。
Companies are adopting peak shifting to reduce electricity costs.
ピークシフトにより、通勤ラッシュの負担が軽減されます。
Peak shifting alleviates the burden of rush-hour commutes.
Often used in energy management, transportation planning, and labor scheduling.
Technology
technical
Shifting peak demand periods in a system (e.g., energy grids, internet traffic)
データセンターではピークシフトがサーバーの安定稼働に不可欠です。
Peak shifting is essential for stable server operation in data centers.
Common in discussions about renewable energy integration and smart grids.
sociological
Social phenomenon where collective behavior (e.g., work hours) shifts to avoid peak congestion
リモートワークの普及でピークシフトが加速しています。
Remote work is accelerating peak shifting.
Linked to concepts like 'flexible work hours' and 'decentralized labor'.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from related terms
ピークシフト differs from '時差出勤' (staggered work hours) in that it focuses on reallocating demand across time, not just spreading out start/end times. It also differs from 'ピークカット' (peak reduction), which aims to lower peak demand rather than shift it.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Always check whether ピークシフト refers to energy management, labor scheduling, or broader societal trends. The term's meaning shifts subtly across domains.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'peak shift', where 'peak' refers to maximum demand/activity and 'shift' means reallocation to another time period. The term gained prominence in Japanese business/technology contexts post-2010, particularly in discussions about energy conservation and remote work.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in corporate sustainability reports, urban planning documents, and tech industry analyses. The term implies intentional, systemic change rather than passive adaptation. In Japanese media, it often appears alongside terms like '脱炭素' (decarbonization) or '働き方改革' (work style reform).
Word Breakdown
ピーク
peak (maximum demand/activity)
rootシフト
shift (reallocation to another time period)
root和英辞典