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How to say "Development" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "development", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

発達

はったつ (hattatsu)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

はったつ

はったつ (hattatsu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "development" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発達 and はったつ. In Japanese, 発達 (はったつ (hattatsu)) is typically associated with "development, growth" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to the development or growth of something, often abstract like technology, economy, society, or an individual's abilities. Can be used as a noun or as a する-verb. On the other hand, はったつ (はったつ (hattatsu)) maps to "development, growth, progress" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the process of growing, progressing, or advancing, often in a complex system, organism, or concept. A literal translation of "development" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "発達"
この技術は急速に発達しました。
This technology developed rapidly.
Bilingual Context for "はったつ"
近年、科学技術は目覚ましい発達を遂げた。
In recent years, science and technology have made remarkable development.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "この技術は急速に ___ しました。" (Meaning: "This technology developed rapidly.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "発達" fits here because it means "development, growth" in the context of: "This technology developed rapidly.". "はったつ" represents "development, growth, progress".