ガラパゴス現象

ガラパゴスげんしょう

Meanings

1. Noun Galapagos phenomenon; Galapagos syndrome (i.e.: tendency of Japanese products (e.g. cell phones) to be designed specifically for the domestic market, which are therefore unsuccessful overseas and also vulnerable to competition from imports) (because the Galapagos contains many endemic species) See also: ガラパゴス化 (ガラパゴスか).

Kanji

• 現 present. Read as ゲン.
• 象 aspect. Read as ショウ.

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