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発祥
hasshou
Description
「発祥」は、あるものが最初に生まれた場所や始まりを表す言葉です。
"発祥" is a word that indicates the place or origin where something was first born or started.
文化やスポーツ、宗教などが「どこで始まったか」を説明するときによく使います。
It is often used to explain "where something began," such as culture, sports, or religion.
Meanings
発祥hasshou
origin; birthplace; the place something started
この町はサッカーの発祥の地です。
This town is the birthplace of soccer.
発祥するhasshou suru
to originate; to have its beginning
この祭りは古い時代に発祥しました。
This festival originated in ancient times.
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Notes
- Etymology
発 (to emerge, start) + 祥 (auspicious sign), meaning where something first arose.
- Nuance
Often used in the set phrase 発祥の地 (birthplace) for culture, sports, or traditions.
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