発展
N3はってん
[hatten]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
development; growth; expansion; extension; flourishing
2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; progression; unfolding
3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
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Examples
近年、科学技術がとても発展している。
Science and technology are developing.
事件は意外な方向へ発展した。
The incident developed in an unexpected direction.
この町の発展に貢献したいと思います。
I want to contribute to the town's development.