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Base noun form. Used to refer to the concept of birth or being born. Often appears in compound words related to life or origin.
Theme
At a hospital, User is a new parent discussing their baby's health with the pediatrician, Dr. Tanaka.
生
せい
birth
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a baby being born, and you say 'I see' — 'sei' sounds like 'see' in English. 'See the birth' → 『生』 (sei, 'birth').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『生』 (sei, 'birth') is often used in terms like 『誕生日』 (tanjoubi, 'birthday') or 『生年月日』 (seinengappi, 'date of birth'), which are important for official documents and celebrations.
Forms
Base: 生Base noun form. Used to refer to the concept of birth or being born. Often appears in compound words related to life or origin.