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由来
yurai
Description
「由来」は、物事がどこから始まったか、その始まりや理由を表す言葉です。
"由来" is a word that indicates where something started, its origin or reason.
名前や習慣、地名などの起源を説明するときによく使います。
It is often used to explain the origin of names, customs, place names, and so on.
Meanings
由来yurai
origin; history; how something came to be
この祭りの由来を知っていますか。
Do you know the origin of this festival?
由来するyurai suru
to originate from; to derive from
この言葉は英語に由来しています。
This word originates from English.
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Notes
- Etymology
由 (reason/cause) + 来 (come), i.e. where something comes from.
- Nuance
由来 often explains names or customs; 起源 is more scientific/historical origin.
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