Japanese

はってん
Meaning: development; growth; expansion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

発
展

Example sentences

This town has developed significantly in the last few years.
彼は地域の発展に尽力した。
He devoted himself to the development of the region.
日本の経済は戦後、急速に発展した。
Japan's economy developed rapidly after the war.
村長は村の発展のために尽力している。
The village mayor is striving for the development of the village.
新しい市長は市の発展のために尽力している。
The new mayor is making efforts for the city's development.
清の時代に、中国の文化は大きく発展した。
During the Qing Dynasty, Chinese culture flourished significantly.
その国は外国との貿易によって発展した。
That country developed through trade with foreign countries.
土木工事は地域の発展に不可欠である。
Civil engineering works are essential for regional development.
彼の研究は医学の発展に大きく寄与した。
His research contributed greatly to the advancement of medicine.
科学技術は目覚ましい発展を遂げた。
Science and technology have achieved remarkable development.

Usage Notes

Refers to things moving to a higher, more complex, or more prosperous state.

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