(かくかくさん)

かくかくさん
noun
nuclear proliferation
1. nuclear proliferation
The spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon technology, or fissile materials to states or groups that do not already possess them.
核拡散(かくかくさん)(ふせ)こと重要(じゅうよう)だ。
It is important to prevent nuclear proliferation.
The threat of nuclear proliferation continues today.
The international community has entered into treaties to prevent nuclear proliferation.

Combines (かく) (nuclear) and 拡散(かくさん) (spreading, proliferation). A major topic in international relations and security studies, particularly relevant given Japan's unique position as the only country to have experienced nuclear attacks.

Common collocations

  • 核拡散(かくかくさん)防止(ぼうし): nuclear nonproliferation
  • 核拡散(かくかくさん)防止(ぼうし)条約(じょうやく): Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
  • 核拡散(かくかくさん)脅威(きょうい): threat of nuclear proliferation
  • 核拡散(かくかくさん)(ふせ): to prevent nuclear proliferation

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