発展
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 発展
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
Kanji in this Word
発
9 strokes
Frequency: 32
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
departure
discharge
publish
emit
start from
disclose
counter for gunshots
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハツ
ホツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
あば.く
おこ.る
つか.わす
はな.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ば
わ
展
10 strokes
Frequency: 352
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
unfold
expand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
のり
ひろ
ゆき
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