多角化

• Reading: たかくか
• Romaji: takakuka
• Kanji breakdown: 多 (ta) — many, much; 角 (kaku) — angle, corner, direction; 化 (ka) — change into, -ification
• Pronunciation: /ta.ka.kɯ.ka/

Meaning

Diversification; branching out. The expansion of a business or portfolio into multiple different sectors, products, or activities.

A key concept in corporate strategy, 多角化 (used with する) describes moving beyond a single core business to spread risk or pursue growth. 事業の多角化 (jigyō no takakuka, business diversification) is the most common collocation. Strategy theorists distinguish between related and unrelated diversification (関連多角化 vs 非関連多角化). The term is also used in agriculture, investment, and policy contexts.

Examples

1. 主力事業の低迷を受け、経営陣はリスク分散のために事業の多角化を推進した。 In response to a slump in its core business, management pushed forward with business diversification to spread risk.
2. 農業の多角化に取り組む若い農家が、観光農園や加工品販売で成功を収めている。 Young farmers engaged in agricultural diversification are finding success through farm tourism and processed goods sales.
3. 投資ポートフォリオの多角化は、相場変動に対する耐性を高める基本戦略だ。 Diversifying an investment portfolio is a fundamental strategy for building resilience against market fluctuations.

Usage Guide

Context: corporate strategy, investment, agriculture, policy

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 多角 (takaku, many-sided/multifaceted, from 多 many + 角 angle/corner) and the nominaliser 化 (ka, -ification). The multi-angle metaphor evokes spreading in many directions at once.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Business