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発展
hatten
Description
「発展」は、国や町、技術などが大きく成長したり、良くなったりすることです。
"発展" means the significant growth or improvement of a country, town, technology, etc.
ニュースやビジネスの話でよく使われる、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often used in news and business contexts.
Meanings
発展hatten
development, growth, expansion
この町はここ十年で大きく発展した。
This town has developed greatly over the past ten years.
発展hatten
to develop; to advance (as a verb with suru)
問題が大きな争いに発展した。
The problem escalated into a major conflict.
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Notes
- Etymology
発 (to emerge/start) + 展 (to spread/unfold), together meaning expansion and growth.
- Nuance
発展 stresses expanding scale (nations, cities); 発達 stresses maturing abilities or skills.
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