発生する
hassuruverb★Intermediate
formal
To occur, happen, or arise, often unexpectedly or naturally
天気予報によると、明日大雨が発生する可能性があります。
According to the weather forecast, there's a possibility of heavy rain occurring tomorrow.
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Often used to describe events, problems, or phenomena that emerge or happen
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
発生する is often used to describe the onset of natural phenomena, problems, or events without implying direct human causation.
📖Word Origin
From '発生' (hasshō), meaning 'to occur' or 'to happen', derived from Chinese characters
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe the occurrence of events or issues
Word Breakdown
発
to emerge, occur
root生
to be born, occur
rootする
(polite verb suffix)
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