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niches

/ˈnɪtʃɪz/ /ˈniːʃɪz/

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noun

ニッチ、くぼみ

A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Examples :

"The museum wall had several niches holding ancient Greek statues. "

博物館の壁には、古代ギリシャの彫像を収めたいくつかのニッチがありました。

architecture art position space

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noun

ニッチ

A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

Examples :

"Different birds in the forest occupy different niches: some eat seeds from the ground, while others hunt insects in the trees. "

森のさまざまな鳥は、それぞれ異なるニッチを占めています。地面から種を食べるものもいれば、木の中で昆虫を狩るものもいます。

environment biology ecology organism nature science

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ニッチ市場, 適した分野

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

Examples :

"Many small businesses find success by catering to specific niches within the larger market, like selling only organic baby food. "

多くの小規模企業は、オーガニックベビーフードのみを販売するなど、より大きな市場内の特定のニッチ市場に対応することで成功を収めています。

business job position economy

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ミフラーブ

An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla.

Examples :

"The prayer rug had niches woven into its design, each a small arrow guiding worshippers towards Mecca. "

祈りの絨毯にはミフラーブが織り込まれており、それぞれが礼拝者をメッカへ導く小さな矢印でした。

religion art architecture tradition