synonym Comparative
開発
VS
展開
Differences Between "開発" and "展開"
Option A
開発
Meaning
development; exploitation
Reading
かいはつ (kaihatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいソフトウェアの開発に成功しました。
We succeeded in the development of new software.
Option B
展開
Meaning
development, evolution, expansion, unfolding, progress
Reading
てんかい (tenkai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
物語の展開が速い。
The development of the story is fast.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(development; exploitation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 開発: Refers to developing new technologies, products, software, or land resources. Can be used with する as a verb (開発する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Developing a new feature? ...Developing your motivation and unlocking your potential is a much higher priority task for me! I'll train you thoroughly, so prepare yourself!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『新機能の開発？...それより、あんたのやる気を引き出して能力を開発することの方が、私にとっては最優先課題よ！みっちり教育してあげるからね！』
- 展開: Refers to the unfolding or progression of events, a story, a situation, or a business. It can also mean to spread out or expand something. (物事の進展や、物語、状況の移り変わり、事業の拡大などを指す。また、広げる、繰り広げるという意味もある。)
- 開発: Refers to developing new technologies, products, software, or land resources. Can be used with する as a verb (開発する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Developing a new feature? ...Developing your motivation and unlocking your potential is a much higher priority task for me! I'll train you thoroughly, so prepare yourself!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『新機能の開発？...それより、あんたのやる気を引き出して能力を開発することの方が、私にとっては最優先課題よ！みっちり教育してあげるからね！』
- 展開: Refers to the unfolding or progression of events, a story, a situation, or a business. It can also mean to spread out or expand something. (物事の進展や、物語、状況の移り変わり、事業の拡大などを指す。また、広げる、繰り広げるという意味もある。)
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