浸透 (noun)
The process of a liquid gradually passing through a substance, or the gradual spread of ideas, culture, or influence. Used in IELTS for chemistry or sociology.
"新しい文化が若者の間に浸透しています。"
Imagine water (浸) trying to find (尋) its way through a wall, and successfully passing (透) through it. The water is th...
Using 浸透 for rapid spread. → Use 広がる (hirogaru) or other more general terms for fast spreading.
Confusing 浸透 with 普及 (fukyū) in terms of process vs. outcome. → Use 浸透 to describe the process of gradual integration and acceptance, and 普及 to describe the state of being widespread or commonly used.
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