Japanese word

発達

Pronunciation

Romajihattatsu

Meaning

  • noundevelopment

Example

子どもの体が発達します。ko do mo no karada ga hat tatsu shi ma su

A child's body develops.

Illustration for 発達 (development)

More examples

十分な睡眠は、子どもの発達を支えます。jū bun na sui min wa ko do mo no hat tatsu o sasa e ma su

Adequate sleep supports a child's development.

Core concept

Covers the process in which a living thing, ability, or system becomes more advanced over time.

Common phrases

  • 心身の発達shin shin no hat tatsu

    physical and mental development

  • 発達を促すhat tatsu o unaga su

    promote development

Similar words

成長seichō: The process by which a person or living thing grows physically or mentally over time.
発展hatten: The growth and expansion of a society, activity, or system into a more developed state.
上達jōtatsu: Improvement in a person's skill or ability through practice and experience.
進歩shinpo: Movement toward a better or more advanced state in a person, field, or society.

Definition in Japanese

体や心、能力、仕組みなどが、時間の経過に伴って成長し、機能を高めること。karada ya kokoro nō ryoku shi ku mi na do ga ji kan no kei ka ni tomona tte sei chō shi ki nō o taka me ru ko to

Word origin

発達 (hattatsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 発 (hatsu, "to send forth") and 達 (tatsu, "to reach"), referring to something advancing until it reaches a fuller condition.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 発達した (hattatsu shita) can describe a transport network or technology, so the word extends beyond the physical development of children.

Other meanings

  • growthnoun

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