Translation guide
The English verb "develop" covers a wide range of meanings, from growth and creation to acquiring skills or diseases. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is developing.
To talk about something evolving, advancing, or unfolding over time.
General term for development, progress, or expansion of things like cities, economies, or technology.
This town is developing rapidly.
Used for growth or development of living things, skills, or systems, often implying maturation or advancement.
A child's brain develops rapidly.
Means 'to advance' or 'to progress'. Can be used when a situation or plan develops.
The negotiations are developing smoothly.
Often used for stories, plots, or events unfolding.
The story developed in an unexpected direction.
To talk about making a new product, system, or idea.
To talk about gaining an ability or characteristic over time.
Means 'to acquire' a skill or habit through effort.
I want to develop my English skills.
To cultivate or foster a quality, often used for patience, trust, or relationships.
To improve or stretch an existing ability.
To talk about the onset of a disease or issue.
To talk about developing film in photography.
Specific term for developing film or prints.
I had the film developed.
To talk about constructing buildings or exploiting natural resources.
Used for real estate development or resource exploitation.
The land was developed as a residential area.
Both mean 'develop', but 発展する is for abstract or large-scale progress (economy, city), while 発達する is for organic growth or maturation (body, skills).
Saying 英語が発展する sounds unnatural. Use 上達する or 身につける instead.
The situation is developing quickly.
She developed a new theory.
He developed a new treatment method.
忍耐力を培うことが大切だ。
It's important to develop patience.
I practice to develop my talent.
I catch colds and develop the flu.
合併症が生じる可能性がある。
Complications may develop.