Japanese

せいちょう
Meaning: growth; development
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

成
長

Example sentences

He has grown significantly mentally over the past year.
バランスの取れた食事は成長を促す。
A well-balanced diet promotes growth.
孫の成長に目を細める。
Beaming at the grandchild's growth.
祖父母は孫の成長を楽しみにしている。
The grandparents are looking forward to their grandchild's growth.
子供の健やかな成長を願って、近くの宮へお参りに行った。
Wishing for the healthy growth of the child, we went to a nearby shrine to pray.
新しいことを学ぶのは大変だが、その度に成長を感じる。
Learning new things is hard, but each time I do, I feel growth.
知識を蓄積することは、自己成長に欠かせない。
Accumulating knowledge is essential for self-growth.
この物語は、少年の成長を描いた冒険譚だ。
This story is an adventure tale depicting the growth of a boy.
彼の目覚ましい成長には目を見張るものがある。
His remarkable growth is truly striking.
彼は自分の殻を破って成長した。
He grew by breaking out of his shell.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for the growth of people, animals, and organizations.

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