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進化
shinka
Description
「進化」は、生き物が長い時間をかけて少しずつ変わっていくことです。
"進化" means that living things gradually change over a long period of time.
技術やサービスがもっと良くなるときにも使います。
It is also used when technology or services improve.
Meanings
進化shinka
evolution of living things over time
人間はサルから進化したと言われています。
Humans are said to have evolved from monkeys.
進化shinka
development or advancement into something better
スマホは毎年進化しています。
Smartphones evolve every year.
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Notes
- Etymology
進 (advance) + 化 (change/transform), literally 'advancing change'.
- Nuance
進化 implies becoming more advanced; 変化 is neutral change without improvement.
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