波及(はきゅう)

はきゅう
noun
spreading; ripple effect
change
1. spreading; ripple effect; repercussion
The spreading of influence, effects, or consequences from one area to others, like ripples spreading across water.
影響(えいきょう)が全国(ぜんこく)に波及(はきゅう)した。
The effects spread nationwide.
経済危機(けいざいきき)が他(た)の産業(さんぎょう)に波及(はきゅう)している。
The economic crisis is spreading to other industries.
スキャンダルの波及(はきゅう)効果(こうか)で株価(かぶか)が下落(げらく)した。
Stock prices fell due to the ripple effect of the scandal.

波及(はきゅう) emphasizes spreading like waves.

Common collocations

Character meaning

  • 波(は) (wave) + 及(きゅう) (reach) = reaching like waves

Usage

Commonly used in news and business contexts for economic, social, and political effects that spread from one area to another.

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Added 2026.1.31 8:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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