発展 (Hatten) is a Japanese noun meaning “development, growth, expansion, extension”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbdevelopment; growth; expansion; extension; flourishing
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbdevelopment (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; progression; unfolding
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbplaying around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
Examples
貿易は諸国の発展を促進する。
Trade helps nations develop.
彼は自分の商売を発展させた。
He developed his business.
彼はその町の発展に貢献した。
He contributed to the development to the city.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).