Japanese word

拡充

Pronunciation

Romajikakujū

Meaning

  • nounexpansion

Example

学校は図書館を拡充します。gak kō wa to sho kan o kaku jū shi ma su

The school will expand the library.

Illustration for 拡充 (expansion)

More examples

市は高齢者向けの支援制度を拡充しています。shi wa kō rei sha mu ke no shi en sei do o kaku jū shi te i ma su

The city is expanding support programs for older adults.

Core concept

Describes adding resources or functions so that an existing system, facility, or organization becomes more complete and capable.

Common phrases

  • 設備の拡充setsu bi no kaku jū

    expansion of facilities

  • 支援体制の拡充shi en tai sei no kaku jū

    expansion of the support system

Similar words

充実jūjitsu: Adding content or resources makes a service, activity, or facility more complete.
強化kyōka: The strengthening of an existing system or organization increases its ability to perform.
拡張kakuchō: Extending the range or functions of an existing system, facility, or organization.
拡大kakudai: Making an existing activity, organization, or system larger in size, range, or scope.

Definition in Japanese

既存の施設や制度などに物や機能を加え、規模や働きをいっそう充実させること。ki son no shi setsu ya sei do na do ni mono ya ki nō o kuwa e ki bo ya hatara ki o i ssō jū jitsu sa se ru ko to

Word origin

The compound joins 拡 (kaku, "expand") with 充 (jū, "fill"), so its literal structure suggests filling something out while enlarging it.

Usage tips

  • 拡充 (kakujū) is common in discussions of education and public policy because it can cover both increasing resources and improving what an institution provides.

Other meanings

  • enhancementnoun
  • strengtheningnoun

Opposites

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