Translation guide
To become common, prevalent, or widely adopted. This concept covers the spread of ideas, practices, diseases, and technologies.
Expressing that something becomes common or widely adopted in society.
The most common and neutral way to say 'become widespread' for technology, ideas, or practices.
Smartphones became widespread rapidly.
Intransitive verb meaning to spread or become widespread, often for rumors, news, or customs.
The rumor quickly became widespread.
To become common or generalized; often used when something becomes standard or mainstream.
Online meetings have become widespread.
To become widespread, usually for negative things like diseases or bad habits. Often translated as 'spread' or 'become rampant'.
The infectious disease has become widespread.
Describing the adoption of a particular custom, fashion, or behavior.
When news, rumors, or information become widely known.
普及する is used for systematic spread like technology or education, while 広まる is more for informal spread of rumors or customs.
The internet became widespread.
The rumor spread.