How to say 'Expansion' in Japanese | 拡張

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Meaning

Expansion

Reading

Kanji

張Spread, Stretch 拡Expand, Broaden

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '拡張 (かくちょう)' means 'expansion'. It refers to the act of making something larger or more extensive, often used in contexts such as technology, business, or physical spaces. For example: The company is planning an expansion「会社は拡張を計画している」(かいしゃはかくちょうをけいかくしている). The software supports memory expansion「そのソフトウェアはメモリの拡張をサポートしている」(そのソフトウェアはメモリのかくちょうをサポートしている). This term is commonly used in technical or formal settings and implies growth or extension beyond current limits.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

4506

Composition

kanji

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