発生
N1はっせい
[hassei]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
occurrence; incidence; outbreak; birth (e.g. of civilization)
2.NounNoun・suruTransitive
generation (of power, heat, etc.); production
3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
《biology》ontogeny; development; growth; breeding
Examples
昨日、学校で火事が発生しました。
A fire occurred at school yesterday.
昨夜、この地域で震度四の地震が発生している。
Earthquakes are occurring in this area.
交通事故の発生を防ぐため、安全運転を心がけよう。
Let's prevent the occurrence of traffic accidents.