1. Noun, Adverb (fukushi)

   1.

   on the way; en route

2. Noun

   2.

   in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of

Example sentences

• 発展途上国では優れた技術者が不足している。

  Good technicians are in short supply in the developing countries.

• 先進国は発展途上国を援助しなければならない。

  Advanced countries must give aid to developing countries.