- joutatsu improvement (e.g. in skill, ability), advance, progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
Used in contexts of skill development and progress, often with する to mean 'to improve'. It is a common word in self-improvement and study settings.
日本語が上達しましたね。
Nihongo ga joutatsu shimashita ne.
Your Japanese has improved, hasn't it?
練習すれば、必ず上達します。
Renshuu sureba, kanarazu joutatsu shimasu.
If you practice, you will definitely improve.
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