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synonym Comparative
普及
VS
普及する

Differences Between "普及" and "普及する"

Option A
普及
Meaning
diffusion; popularization; spread
Reading
ふきゅう (fukyū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
インターネットの_______によって、私たちの情報収集の方法は劇的に変化しました。
Due to the spread of the Internet, our ways of collecting information changed dramatically.
Option B
普及する
Meaning
to spread, to become widespread, to popularize, to diffuse
Reading
ふきゅうする (fukyuu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
スマートフォンは世界中に普及した。
Smartphones have become widespread all over the world.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(diffusion; popularization; spread)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 普及: Refers to a product, technology, service, or idea becoming widely spread, popularized, or universally used. Can be used with する as a verb (普及する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Popularizing my tsundere coaching method? Yes! ...You must perfect all of my teachings as my number-one star disciple! Lead the spread of our romantic bond!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私のこの愛のツンデレ指導メソッドの普及よ!あんたが最初の優秀な模範生(愛弟子)として、完璧にマスターして世の中にその有効性を普及(証明)しなさい!』
- 普及する: This verb describes something becoming widely known, adopted, or used by many people. It often refers to products, technologies, ideas, or services. (何かが多くの人に知られ、採用され、使われるようになることを表す動詞です。製品、技術、アイデア、サービスなどによく使われます。)
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