Japanese

かいはつ
Meaning: development; creation; exploitation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

開
発

Example sentences

I am developing a new smartphone app.
空港とその周辺地域の開発が進んでいる
The development of the airport and its surrounding areas is progressing.
消費者の目線に立って商品を開発する。
Develop products from the consumer's perspective.
この会社は新製品の開発に特に力を入れている。
This company is putting particular effort into the development of new products.
彼は宇宙の開発に強い関心を持っている。
He has a strong interest in space development lately.
その企業は独自に開発した技術で市場をリードしている。
The company leads the market with technology it developed independently.
最新の技術を駆使して、新しいロボットを開発した
Using the latest technology, a new robot was developed.
この発見は、新しい治療法の開発に結びつく。
This discovery leads to the development of new treatments.
民間企業が宇宙開発に参加しています。
Private companies are participating in space development.
彼は大学の研究室に閉じこもって、新しい薬の開発に没頭している。
He is secluded in the university laboratory, immersing himself in the development of a new drug.

Usage Notes

Used for land development, technological creation, or improving resources/abilities.

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