Japanese word

現象

Pronunciation

Romajigenshō

Meaning

  • nounphenomenon

Example

この現象を説明してください。ko no gen shō o setsu mei shi te ku da sa i

Please explain this phenomenon.

Illustration for 現象 (phenomenon)

More examples

この現象は、毎年夏に見られます。ko no gen shō wa mai toshi natsu ni mi ra re ma su

This phenomenon can be seen every summer.

Core concept

Refers to an observable occurrence or pattern that appears in nature or society.

Common phrases

  • 不思議な現象fu shi gi na gen shō

    mysterious phenomenon

  • 自然現象shi zen gen shō

    natural phenomenon

Similar words

事象jishō: An observable event or occurrence considered as a subject of study.
出来事dekigoto: Something that happens at a particular time, especially in daily life or society.

Definition in Japanese

自然界や社会などに現れる、観察できる特徴的な事実や出来事。shi zen kai ya sha kai na do ni arawa re ru kan satsu de ki ru toku chō teki na ji jitsu ya de ki goto

Word origin

現象 (genshō) combines 現 (gen, "appear") and 象 (shō, "form or sign"), expressing something that takes a recognizable form.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use phenomenon in the phrase a common phenomenon to describe something that happens regularly, not only something rare or surprising.

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