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発生する

hassuru
occur, happen, arise

この問題は突然発生しました。

This problem occurred suddenly.


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.

Often used to describe events, problems, or phenomena that emerge or happen

Synonyms

起こる生じる

Antonyms

解決する消える

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)
suffix
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