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VocabJLPT N1

growth

NounPlace

Definitions

1. growth
2. development
3. stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up)
4. (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

This noun refers to growth, stretching, or extension — for example, the growth of a plant, a child's height increasing, or sales figures rising. It can also describe the act of stretching one's body or limbs.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The morning height check — I was amazed at how much my kid had grown!

Sentence 2

Is that growth for real, or just luck?

Sentence 3

Population growth has been gradual over the past few years.

Sentence 4

Growing profits is our top priority for this fiscal year.

Sentence 5

Why am I the only one whose results aren't improving?!