noun
Biological term for the chemical processes that maintain life. Often used in medical, nutritional, and fitness contexts.
運動すると新陳代謝が活発になる。
Exercise activates your metabolism.
加齢とともに新陳代謝は
Metabolism declines with age.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
renewal; replacement; regeneration
Figurative use for replacing old things with new ones, such as personnel, ideas, or systems. Can be used as a suru-verb.
組織の新陳代謝を図るため、若手を積極的に登用する。
To promote renewal in the organization, we actively appoint young people.
業界の新陳代謝が進み、新しい企業が次々と生まれている。
The industry is undergoing regeneration, with new companies emerging one after another.