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由緒
yuisho
Description
「由緒」は、昔からの長い歴史や、どうやって始まったかという物語を表す言葉です。
"由緒" refers to a long history from the past or the story of how something began.
古いお寺や神社、有名な家などに使うことが多いです。
It is often used for old temples, shrines, or famous families.
Meanings
由緒yuisho
history and origin; noble lineage or background
このお寺は由緒のある建物です。
This temple is a historic building.
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Notes
- Etymology
由 (reason/origin) + 緒 (thread/beginning), literally the thread of how something began.
- Nuance
Often used in 由緒ある to describe temples, families, or objects with a distinguished long history.
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