Translation guide
The arrival or coming of something important, especially a new era, season, or significant event. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns and verbs that convey 'arrival', 'coming', or 'beginning', depending on the context.
To talk about the coming or arrival of a significant period, such as a new age, season, or technological advancement.
A formal noun meaning 'arrival' or 'advent', often used for abstract things like a new era, season, or opportunity.
新時代の到来を感じる。
I feel the advent of a new era.
春の到来が待ち遠しい。
I can't wait for the advent of spring.
A slightly more literary noun meaning 'visit' or 'coming', often used for seasons or significant moments.
秋の訪れを感じる。
I feel the advent of autumn.
Means 'appearance' or 'emergence', used when something new appears, like a new technology or phenomenon.
AIの出現は社会を変えた。
The advent of AI changed society.
To express the start or onset of a period or event.
A common noun meaning 'beginning' or 'start', suitable for many contexts.
新しい時代の始まりだ。
It's the advent of a new era.
Literally 'curtain rise', used figuratively for the beginning of a new era or event, often in formal or dramatic contexts.
To refer to the Christian season of Advent leading up to Christmas.
The standard term for the Advent season in Christian contexts.
待降節にはろうそくを灯す。
We light candles during Advent.
The loanword 'Advent', commonly used in modern Christian contexts or when referring to Advent calendars.
新時代の幕開けを告げる。
It heralds the advent of a new era.
アドベントカレンダーを買った。
I bought an Advent calendar.