Translation and Meaning of: 発展 - hatten

The word 「発展」 (hatten) is composed of two kanji: 「発」 and 「展」。 The etymology of the kanji 「発」 traces back to the idea of "departure", "disclosure" or "innovation". Meanwhile, the kanji 「展」 refers to "extend" or "expand". Together, the kanji form a term that generally conveys the idea of development, growth, or expansion. Thus, 「発展」 is often used to describe progress in various areas, whether in technology, economy, or personal development.

The term 「発展」 is widely used in contexts involving continuous growth or progress. It can be seen in economic discussions, referring to the growth of a market or economy. In a more abstract context, it can be used to describe an individual’s personal development, such as learning or evolution in a career. The flexibility of this word's use makes it a key component in motivational speeches and in the strategic planning of various organizations.

Historically, the use of 「発展」 can be observed in ancient texts and modern literature, reflecting the importance of the concept of growth over time. In a world where innovation and progress are valued, 「発展」 encapsulates this relentless pursuit of improvement. Furthermore, this word can be used in different verbal forms, such as 「発展する」 (hatten suru), which means "to develop" or "to expand," demonstrating the versatility of the term in various conjugations and sentence constructions.

In cultural terms, the idea of 「発展」 is also present in the way societies perceive their collective progress. In the Japanese context, the balance between economic development and respect for traditions is frequently discussed, and the term plays a central role in these discussions. It symbolizes not only technological and economic advancement but also sustainable growth in harmony with the environment and culture.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 発達 (hattatsu) - Development, usually in a context of physical or psychological growth.
• 進展 (shintent) - Advancement, progress in a specific situation or project.
• 進歩 (shinpo) - Progress, improvement, or advancement in skills or knowledge.
• 成長 (seichou) - Growth, both physical and personal, in terms of maturity.
• 発展する (hatten suru) - To develop refers to the progress or expansion of something, such as an idea or technology.

発展

Romaji: hatten
Kana: はってん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: development; growth

Meaning in English: development;growth

Definition: Things grow and progress.

Example Sentences - (発展) hatten

See below some example sentences:

産業は国の発展に欠かせないものです。

Sangyō wa kuni no hatten ni kakasenai mono desu

Industry is essential for the development of the country.

Industry is indispensable for the development of the country.

• 産業 (さんぎょう) - Industry
• 国 (くに) - Country
• 発展 (はってん) - Development
• 欠かせない (かかせない) - INDISPENSABLE
• もの (もの) - Thing
• です (です) - Verb ser/estar (polite form)

好況は経済の発展を意味します。

Koukyou wa keizai no hatten wo imi shimasu

Prosperity means economic development.

The development of the economy has significance.

• 好況 - means "prosperity" or "good economic situation".
• は - particle indicating the subject of the sentence, in this case, "good economic situation".
• 経済 - means "economy".
• の - particle indicating ownership, in this case "of the economy".
• 発展 - means "development" or "growth".
• を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "development of the economy".
• 意味します - verb meaning "means" or "has the meaning of".

競争は健全な発展の源である。

Kyousou wa kenzen na hatten no minamoto de aru

Competition is the healthy source of development.

Competition is a source of healthy development.

• 競争 (kyōsō) - competition
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 健全 (kenzen) - healthy, whole
• な (na) - particle that indicates the characteristic of the adjective that follows it
• 発展 (hatten) - development
• の (no) - particle indicating the relationship of possession or attribution
• 源 (gen) - source, origin
• である (dearu) - verb to be, to stay

政党は国の発展に不可欠な存在です。

Seitou wa kuni no hatten ni fukaketsu na sonzai desu

Political parties are an essential presence for the country's development.

Political parties are essential for national development.

• 政党 - Political party
• は - Topic particle
• 国 - country
• の - Possessive particle
• 発展 - development
• に - target particle
• 不可欠 - indispensable
• な - attribute particle
• 存在 - existence
• です - Verb "to be"

政治は国家の発展にとって重要な役割を果たしています。

Seiji wa kokka no hatten ni totte juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu

Politics plays an important role in the country's development.

Politics plays an important role in the development of the nation.

• 政治 (seiji) - politics
• 国家 (kokka) - Estado, nação
• 発展 (hatten) - development
• にとって (ni totte) - for, in relation to
• 重要な (juuyou na) - important
• 役割 (yakuwari) - Paper, function
• を果たしています (wo hatashite imasu) - performs

建設は社会の発展に不可欠な要素です。

Kensetsu wa shakai no hatten ni fukaketsu na yōso desu

Construction is an indispensable element for the development of society.

Construction is an essential element for social development.

• 建設 - Construction
• は - Topic particle
• 社会 - Society
• の - Possessive particle
• 発展 - Development
• に - Destination particle
• 不可欠 - Essential
• な - adjectival suffix
• 要素 - Element
• です - polite way of being

民間企業は経済の発展に重要な役割を果たしています。

Minkan kigyou wa keizai no hatten ni juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashite imasu

Private companies play an important role in the development of the economy.

• 民間企業 - Private companies
• は - Topic particle
• 経済 - economy
• の - Possession particle
• 発展 - development
• に - target particle
• 重要 - important
• な - adjective particle
• 役割 - role/function
• を - direct object particle
• 果たしています - perform (verb)

立法は国の発展に欠かせない。

Rippō wa kuni no hatten ni kakasenai

The legislation is indispensable for the development of the country.

• 立法 - means "legislation" in Japanese.
• は - it is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "legislation."
• 国 - "País" significa "国" (kuni) em japonês.
• の - it is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship, in this case, "of the country."
• 発展 - It means "development" in Japanese.
• に - it is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates action or destination, in this case, "for development".
• 欠かせない - it is an adjective in Japanese that means "essential" or "indispensable".

経済は国の発展にとって非常に重要です。

Keizai wa kuni no hatten ni totte hijō ni jūyō desu

The economy is very important for the country's development.

• 経済 - Economy
• は - Topic particle
• 国 - Country
• の - Possessive particle
• 発展 - Development
• にとって - For
• 非常に - Very
• 重要 - Important
• です - Verb to be (formal)

統一は国家の発展に不可欠な要素です。

Tōitsu wa kokka no hatten ni fukaketsu na yōso desu

Unification is an essential element for the development of the nation.

• 統一 - means "unity" in Japanese.
• は - It is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 国家 - means "state" or "nation" in Japanese.
• の - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or the relationship between two words.
• 発展 - means "development" or "growth" in Japanese.
• に - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the direction or purpose of an action.
• 不可欠 - means "essential" or "indispensable" in Japanese.
• な - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the adjectivization of a word.
• 要素 - means "element" or "factor" in Japanese.
• です - is a polite and respectful way of saying "to be" or "to be" in Japanese.