Translation of Japanese word "発展" to English
発展
はってん
[hatten]
IPA: /hat͡t͡ɛ̥ɴ/
Meaning
NounThe process of developing; growth, directed change.
How to use
発展 (hatten) — 'development / growth / expansion'. 経済の発展 — economic development. 発展途上国 (hatten tojoukoku) — developing country.
🇬🇧 English
development
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 発展
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はってん
Romaji Transcription: hatten
Example Sentences
この技術の発展は驚くほど速い。
このぎじゅつのはってんはあやしいほどすばい。
The development of this technology is surprisingly fast.
この地域の発展を支援する活動を行っています。
このちいきのはってんをしえんするかつどうをこうしています。
We are engaged in activities to support the development of this region.
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- 発展途上国— developing country
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The Japanese word "発展" means "development" in English.
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