Japanese word

普及

Pronunciation

Romajifukyū

Meaning

  • nounwidespread use

Example

この地域では電子決済の普及が進んでいます。ko no chi iki de wa den shi kes sai no fu kyū ga susu n de i ma su

The use of electronic payments is spreading in this area.

Illustration for 普及 (widespread use)

More examples

自治体は電子申請の普及を支援しています。ji chi tai wa den shi shin sei no fu kyū o shi en shi te i ma su

The local government is supporting the widespread use of electronic applications.

Core concept

Describes the process by which a product, service, or practice reaches many people and becomes common.

Common phrases

  • 普及が進むfu kyū ga susu mu

    become widespread

  • 普及を図るfu kyū o haka ru

    promote widespread use

  • 普及に努めるfu kyū ni tsuto me ru

    work to promote widespread use

Similar words

浸透shintō: The gradual spread and acceptance of something throughout a society or group.
定着teichaku: The process by which a practice or service becomes established and continues to be used.

Definition in Japanese

ある物事が広く行き渡り、多くの人に利用されること。a ru mono goto ga hiro ku i ki wata ri ō ku no hito ni ri yō sa re ru ko to

Word origin

普及 (fukyū) combines 普 (fu, "general") and 及 (kyū, "reach"), giving the sense of something reaching the general public.

Usage tips

  • In discussions of technology, 普及 (fukyū) often focuses on how widely a service is adopted, not merely on whether it is available.

Related words

  • 普及するfukyūsurubecome widespreadverb

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