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発展
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 発展.
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Entry
1
development; growth; expansion; extension; flourishing
Examples
彼らは町の発展に大いに貢献してくれるだろう。
They will contribute greatly to the growth of the town.
2
development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; progression; unfolding
Examples
私達の関係が発展することを希望しています。
I hope to see our relationship expand.
3
playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
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