1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

   1.

   occurrence; incidence; outbreak; birth (e.g. of civilization)

2. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

   2.

   generation (of power, heat, etc.); production

3. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

   3.

   ontogeny; development; growth; breeding

Example sentences

• 伝染病が発生した。

  An epidemic disease broke out.

• 別の問題が発生した。

  Another problem has come up.