誕生
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Base noun form. Used to refer to the act or event of being born. Often appears in compounds like 『誕生日』 (tanjoubi, 'birthday').
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their cousin Miyuki are looking at old photo albums and discussing family history.
誕生
たんじょう
birth
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a baby being born on a 'tan' (sounds like 誕 tan) day — it's the 'birth' day! 'Tan' + 'sei' (like 'say') → 誕生 (tanjou, 'birth').
Cultural Note
In Japan, birthdays are celebrated with parties and gifts, often featuring a cake and singing 『ハッピーバースデー』 (happii baasudee, 'Happy Birthday'). The word 『誕生』 (tanjou, 'birth') is used in formal contexts like birth certificates or announcements.
Forms
Base: 誕生Base noun form. Used to refer to the act or event of being born. Often appears in compounds like 『誕生日』 (tanjoubi, 'birthday').