Japanese

ふきゅう
Meaning: to spread; to become widespread; to diffuse
Part of Speech: Noun

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普
及

Example sentences

Smartphones have become widely used among all generations.
最近、電気自動車の普及が進んでいる。
Recently, the spread of electric vehicles has been progressing.
インターネットの普及により、個人の影響力が強まっている。
With the spread of the Internet, the influence of individuals is growing stronger.
インターネットの普及により、商品の流通経路が大きく変化した。
With the spread of the internet, the distribution channels of products have changed significantly.
最近はデジタルの時計が普及している。
Digital clocks have become common lately.
インターネットの普及は、情報のあり方を根本から変える新時代を切り開いた。
The spread of the internet ushered in a new era that fundamentally changed how information exists.
インターネットの普及により、流言蜚語が瞬く間に拡散するようになった。
With the spread of the internet, groundless rumors have come to spread in the blink of an eye.
最近、キャッシュレス決済が普及している。
Cashless payments have become widespread recently.
古代中国では、紙が普及する前に帛書が重要な記録媒体として使われていた。
In ancient China, before paper became widespread, writing on silk was used as an important recording medium.

Usage Notes

Used when something (like technology, ideas, or products) becomes common or widely available.

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