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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

展開

The unfolding of events, development of a situation, or expansion.

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展開する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb

How things unfold / develop

Describes the progression, flow, or shifting phases of a narrative, conversation, or evolving situation.

Example

この ドラマ は 毎回 、 予想 でき ない 展開 に なる 。

This drama has an unpredictable plot every single episode.

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2 Noun, Suru verb

Spreading out / Expanding

Indicates the strategic expansion of business operations, the rolling out of services, or the physical act of spreading out.

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The unfolding of events, development of a situation, or expansion.
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