No. 1,477 in Japanese
進化
"進化" means "evolution" or "progressive development."
In a sentence
技術の進化により、生活が便利になった。
Due to the evolution of technology, life has become convenient.
In this sentence, "進化" is used to mean the development or advancement of technology.
この生物は環境に対応するように進化してきた。
This organism has evolved to adapt to its environment.
Here, "進化" refers to the biological evolution of a living creature.
彼の考え方は時代とともに進化している。
His way of thinking has evolved with the times.
In this instance, "進化" depicts personal or intellectual growth and adaptation.
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