Translation and Meaning of: 誕生 - tanjyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 誕生 (tanjyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tanjyou
Kana: たんじょう
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: birthday
Meaning in English: birth
Definition: The birth of humans, animals, and things in the world.
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Explanation and Etymology - (誕生) tanjyou
Etymology and Composition
The word 「誕生」 (tanjou) is composed of two kanji: 「誕」 and 「生」. The kanji 「誕」 (tan) carries the meaning of "to be born" or "to be conceived". Meanwhile, the kanji 「生」 (jou) means "life", "to live", or "to grow". Together, these two characters form the idea of "birth" or "coming into the world".
The origin of the word dates back to the millennia-old Japanese tradition of valuing birth as an auspicious event. Traditionally, the process of birth is seen as both a natural and spiritual phenomenon, reflecting the fusion of the ideograms that describe both the process and the essence of the new life entering the world.
Significado e Uso na Cultura
The term 「誕生」 (tanjou) is widely used in Japan to describe the birth of human beings, but it can also be applied metaphorically to the emergence of novelties, such as the birth of new ideas, inventions, or even new eras or periods of time. The versatility of the term makes it common in everyday conversations and philosophical studies.
- 「誕生日」 (tanjoubi) - birthday, literally “day of birth”.
- 「再誕生」 (sai-tanjou) - rebirth, related to the concept of reviving or starting over.
- "誕生石" (tanjou-seki) – birthstone, the precious stones associated with a person's birth month.
Contextos Históricos e Culturais
The celebration of birth in Asian cultures, particularly in Japan, carries a strong symbolic meaning. In the past, the birth of a child represented not only the continuation of the family lineage but was also considered a blessed event that brought promises of prosperity and good fortune. Such significance is reflected in rituals and celebrations, where many gifts and ceremonies are dedicated to the child and the mother.
Moreover, the introduction of the concept of 「誕生」 in Japanese literature and art highlights the appreciation of birth not only as a physical event but also as a spiritual and cultural one. Various traditions have emerged that are associated with celebrating and welcoming new life.
Synonyms and similar words
- 誕生日 (Tanjoubi) - Birthday
- 生誕 (Seitan) - Birth
- 誕生する (Tanjou suru) - To be born
- 誕生した (Tanjou shita) - Born
- 誕生日を迎える (Tanjoubi o mukaeru) - Celebrar o aniversário
- 生まれる (Umareる) - Come to this world
- 生まれた (Umareta) - Veio ao mundo
- 生まれ出る (Umarediru) - To be born (emphasis on the act of coming to light)
- 生誕祭 (Seitansai) - Birth Festival
- 誕生の瞬間 (Tanjou no shunkan) - Moment of birth
- 誕生の瞬間を迎える (Tanjou no shunkan o mukaeru) - Celebrate the moment of birth
- 誕生の瞬間に生まれる (Tanjou no shunkan ni umareru) - To be born at the moment of birth.
- 誕生の瞬間に生まれた (Tanjou no shunkan ni umareta) - Born at the moment of birth
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: たんじょう tanjyou
How to Write in Japanese - (誕生) tanjyou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (誕生) tanjyou:
Example Sentences - (誕生) tanjyou
Below are some example sentences:
Kokonoka wa watashi no tanjoubi desu
The 9th is my birthday.
9th is my birthday.
- 九日 - day nine
- は - topic particle
- 私 - I
- の - possessive particle
- 誕生日 - birthday
- です - polite way of "being" or "being"
Nijuunichi wa watashi no tanjoubi desu
The 20th is my birthday.
Twenty days is my birthday.
- 二十日 - means "20th" in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 誕生日 - means "birthday" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, which indicates a statement or declaration
Tanjoubi wa taisetsu na hi desu
The birthday is an important day.
- 誕生日 (tanjoubi) - birthday
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 大切 (taisetsu) - important, precious
- な (na) - particle that modifies an adjective
- 日 (hi) - dia
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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