導入する

• Reading: どうにゅうする
• Romaji: dounyuu suru
• Kanji breakdown: 導 (dou) — guide, lead; 入 (nyuu) — enter, put in
• Pronunciation: /doː.ɲɯː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To introduce; to bring in a new system, technology, method, or concept.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 導入 (introduction/adoption) with する. Used for formally adopting or implementing something new, especially systems, technologies, policies, or equipment. More formal and systematic than 紹介する (to introduce a person). Common collocations include 新システムを導入する (introduce a new system) and 制度を導入する (implement a policy).

Examples

1. 来月から新しい勤怠管理システムを導入する予定だ。 We plan to introduce a new attendance management system starting next month.
2. この学校ではタブレット端末を導入して授業を行っている。 This school is conducting classes using tablets.
3. 再生可能エネルギーの導入が世界中で進んでいる。 The adoption of renewable energy is advancing around the world.

Usage Guide

Context: business, technology, education, policy

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 導 (dou, to guide/lead) + 入 (nyuu, to enter/put in). Literally 'to guide in,' describing the act of leading something new into an existing environment or system.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional