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VocabJLPT N1

expansion

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. expansion
2. swelling

A noun and verbal noun (する verb) meaning the expansion or swelling of something, often due to heat or internal pressure. It is used in scientific contexts, such as gases or metals expanding, but can also describe economic or organizational growth.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I will now present countermeasures assuming continued expansion of risk.

Sentence 2

Are you sure that confidence isn't just expanding without any real basis?

Sentence 3

Come to think of it, the wooden floor has been creaking from expansion lately.

Sentence 4

I left it alone and the bread dough expanded and overflowed!

Sentence 5

That's precisely why we want to contain any risk expansion before it starts.