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occurrence; incidence; outbreak; birth (e.g. of civilization)
generation (of power, heat, etc.); production
ontogeny; development; growth; breeding
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.