How to Say ‘Research and development department’ in Japanese
研究開発部門
kenkyuu kaihatsu bumon
[kenkyū kaihatsu bumon]
💬 Usage Tip: [研究] (kenkyū) means 'research'. Combine with [開発] (kaihatsu) for 'R&D'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: R&D departments in Japan focus heavily on innovation, often leading advancements especially in technology sectors.
Phrase Breakdown
研究
kenkyuu
[kenkyū]
research
The systematic study of materials to establish facts.
彼女は研究に興味があります。
She is interested in research.
開発部門
kaihatsu bumon
Words in this phrase
開発
kaihatsu
[kaihatsu]
development
The process of creating or improving products or services.
開発には多くの資源が必要です。
Development requires many resources.
部門
bumon
[bumon]
division
A distinct part of a company with specific functions.
この部門は新しい製品を販売しています。
This division sells new products.
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