出身
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Noun meaning 'origin' or 'hometown'. Used with 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) to indicate where someone comes from, e.g., 『東京出身です』 (Tōkyō shusshin desu, 'I am from Tokyo').
Theme
At a university club gathering, User and their friend Yuki talk about their hometowns and backgrounds.
出身
しゅっしん
come from (origin)
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Memory Hook
Imagine someone introducing themselves: 'I come from...' sounds like 'shusshin' (出身). Think: 'Shusshin' → 'shows origin' — where you come from!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『出身』 (shusshin) is often used in introductions to share one's hometown, school, or country of origin, helping build connections in social and professional settings.
Forms
Base: 出身Noun meaning 'origin' or 'hometown'. Used with 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) to indicate where someone comes from, e.g., 『東京出身です』 (Tōkyō shusshin desu, 'I am from Tokyo').