Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N1

origin

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. origin
2. beginning
3. primeval

This noun refers to a primitive or primordial state, meaning the earliest or most basic origins of something. It is used to describe ancient times, prehistoric conditions, or the fundamental beginnings of life and civilization.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait — this is what civilization looked like at its origins?!

Sentence 2

After the rain, the forest felt like something out of a primeval world!

Sentence 3

Breaking news: cave paintings have been reevaluated as primitive art.

Sentence 4

The survey revealed the city's original street layout.

Sentence 5

Why are you going back to such a primitive way of thinking?!