How to say 'Spread' or 'Diffusion' in Japanese | 普及

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The Japanese word for Spread or Diffusion is 'Fukyuu', written as 普及 in Japanese.'Spread' or 'Diffusion' in hiragana is ふきゅう.

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普及

Meaning

Spread, Diffusion

Reading

ふきゅう

fukyuu

Kanji

普Universal, Widespread 及Reach, Extend

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '普及 (ふきゅう)' refers to the act of spreading or diffusing something widely, such as information, technology, or ideas. It is often used in contexts where something becomes widely adopted or accepted. For example: The spread of smartphones has changed our lives「スマートフォンの普及は私たちの生活を変えた」(すまーとふぉんのふきゅうはわたしたちのせいかつをかえた). The government is promoting the diffusion of renewable energy「政府は再生可能エネルギーの普及を推進している」(せいふはさいせいかのうえねるぎーのふきゅうをすいしんしている). Note that '普及' is often used in formal or technical contexts.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1938

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 普及

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

普

Meaning

Universal, Widespread

kanji

及

Meaning

Reach, Extend

Words Related to 普及 Through the Kanji 普

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 普 as well.

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普通

Meaning

Normal

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普遍

Meaning

Universality

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普段

Meaning

Usually

Words Related to 普及 Through the Kanji 及

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 及 as well.

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及び

Meaning

And

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及ぶ

Meaning

Reach

word

及ぼす

Meaning

Exert

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言及

Meaning

Mention

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追及

Meaning

Investigation, Pursuit

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