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発展

hatten

What does "発展" mean in English?

development

この技術は急速に発展している。

This technology is developing rapidly.


How to use "発展" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

The process of growing, progressing, or advancing in a positive direction, often referring to technology, society, or personal growth.

経済の発展が国の繁栄をもたらす。

Economic development brings prosperity to the country.

彼は自己の発展のために毎日勉強している。

He studies every day for his personal development.

Can refer to technological, economic, or personal advancement.

Collocations

技術の発展technological development経済の発展economic development自己の発展personal development

Synonyms

進歩成長進化

Antonyms

停滞退化衰退

Related Phrases

発展途上国phrase
developing country
発展途上phrase
in development

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '発展' to describe positive growth in technology, economy, or personal skills.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in formal writing.

Word Origin

From Middle Chinese 發展 (fa̍t-tián), meaning 'to unfold' or 'to develop'.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal and informal contexts to describe progress or growth in various fields.

Word Breakdown

発
to send out, to develop
root
+
展
to spread, to unfold
root
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