Japanese

てんかい
Meaning: development; progression; unfolding
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

展
開

Example sentences

The story developed in an unexpected direction.
この会社は世界規模でビジネスを展開している。
This company is expanding its business on a global scale.
序破急の「破」は、物語の展開が加速する部分だ。
The 'Ha' in Jo-ha-kyu is the part where the story's development accelerates.
決勝戦は最後まで白熱した展開となった。
The final match became a heated contest until the very end.
試合の展開に一喜一憂するのは、ファンの楽しみの一つだ。
Alternating between joy and sorrow depending on the development of the game is one of the joys of being a fan.
彼は多方面で手広く事業を展開している。
He is expanding his business extensively in various fields.
野球の試合は九回裏にドラマチックな展開を迎えた。
The baseball game reached a dramatic development in the bottom of the ninth inning.
彼は反対派の主張に対し、鋭い駁論を展開した
He presented a sharp refutation to the opposition's claims.

Usage Notes

Refers to how a situation, plot, or process moves forward or expands.

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