No. 451 in Japanese
発展
Development or growth.
In a sentence
科学技術の発展により、私たちの生活は便利になりました。
With the advancement of technology, our lives have become more convenient.
In this sentence, '発展' is used to mean 'advancement' or 'progress' in the context of technological growth.
その議論は活発に発展し、新しいアイデアがたくさん生まれました。
That discussion actively developed, and many new ideas were born.
Here, '発展' refers to the 'development' or 'evolution' of a discussion or idea exchange.
都市の発展が環境問題を引き起こしている。
The development of urban areas is causing environmental problems.
This usage of '発展' signifies 'urban development' or the growth of cities.
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