Translation guide
The English word "developing" can refer to growth, creation, emergence, or processing. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each meaning, from economic development to film processing.
Describing something that is in the process of growth or improvement, such as a country, economy, or personal skill.
In developing countries, economic growth is progressing rapidly.
Means 'in the process of developing' and can be used more broadly than just countries, e.g., for projects or technologies.
The developing technology has not yet been put to practical use.
Emphasizes growth, often used for living things, businesses, or personal skills.
She is a developing artist.
Referring to the process of making a new product, system, or idea.
Describing something that is starting to happen or become known, often used for issues, crises, or trends.
Means 'ongoing' or 'in progress', suitable for developing situations like investigations or diseases.
I will refrain from commenting on the developing investigation.
A formal expression meaning 'is developing', often used in news or reports for evolving situations.
The situation is developing rapidly.
The chemical process of making pictures from film negatives.
The standard term for developing film. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to develop'.
Developing the film takes a few days.
Gradually forming something abstract like a habit, skill, or relationship.
While 発展する can mean 'to develop', it is not always natural. For product development, use 開発する. For film, use 現像する. For personal skills, use 身につける or 成長する.
I can't talk in detail about the developing film.
Developing a relationship of trust is important.