noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
spread; ripple effect; repercussions
Describes how an event, influence, or change spreads outward to affect other areas, like ripples on water. Often used in economic, social, or political contexts.
金融危機の影響が世界中に波及した。
The effects of the financial crisis spread throughout the world.
その噂はすぐに社内全体に波及した。
The rumor quickly spread throughout the company.