1.
spread; diffusion
The process of something becoming widespread or commonly used throughout society.
スマートフォンが世界中に普及した。
Smartphones have spread throughout the world.
インターネットの普及により、情報へのアクセスが容易になった。
Thanks to the spread of the internet, access to information has become easier.
2.
popularization; dissemination
The act of making something widely known or available to the general public.
新しい技術を普及させるには時間がかかる。
It takes time to disseminate new technology.
USAGE:
- 普及する - to spread, become widespread (intransitive)
- 普及させる - to disseminate, popularize (transitive/causative)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 急速に普及する - to spread rapidly
- 広く普及している - to be widely used
- 普及率 - penetration rate, adoption rate
- 普及活動 - promotional activities
RELATED:
- 浸透 - permeation (more gradual, deeper adoption)
- 拡大 - expansion
- 流行 - trend, being in fashion
Related Words
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浸透 (permeation)