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VocabJLPT N4

to produce

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to give birth
2. to bear (child)
3. to produce

This transitive verb means "to give birth to" or "to produce," and is used both for literally bearing a child and figuratively for generating ideas, results, or outcomes. The subject is the one who creates or produces something new. For example, it can describe a mother giving birth or a policy producing positive results.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I believe hard work will always produce results.

Sentence 2

Sometimes one problem leads to another.

Sentence 3

This issue might end up creating new problems.

Sentence 4

Change opens the door to new possibilities.

Sentence 5

We were able to come up with a new idea.