1.
spreading; ripple effect; repercussion
The spreading of influence, effects, or consequences from one area to others, like ripples spreading across water.
Common collocations
- 〜に波及する: to spread to ~
- 影響が波及する: the effects spread
- 経済波及効果: economic ripple effect, a stock phrase for the spending an event or project generates
- 波及効果: ripple effect
Usage
- Literally "waves reaching": effects spreading outward from where they started, to other regions, industries, or people. Common in news and economic writing.