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VocabJLPT N1

origin

Noun

Definitions

1. origin
2. genesis

This noun refers to the beginning or starting point of an event, incident, or series of developments. It is often used when explaining how a problem or situation first arose, similar to saying "the origin" or "the trigger."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The origin of the inter-departmental conflict was ambiguity over authority.

Sentence 2

The project had its origins in a customer complaint.

Sentence 3

The note on the desk was what started the whole mystery!

Sentence 4

She said, "A small act of kindness was the spark that started it all."

Sentence 5

Which event was really the origin of the reform?