Translation guide
The beginning, origin, or creation of something. In Japanese, the translation depends on context: the first book of the Bible, the origin of an idea or movement, or a formal term for creation.
Referring to the first book of the Bible
The standard Japanese name for the Book of Genesis.
創世記には天地創造の物語が書かれています。
The story of creation is written in Genesis.
The start or origin of something, such as an idea, movement, or phenomenon
Common word for 'origin' or 'genesis' in a general sense.
この習慣の起源は古代エジプトにある。
The genesis of this custom lies in ancient Egypt.
More casual, meaning 'beginning' or 'start'.
Literary or formal term for 'origin' or 'outset', often used for events.
The act or process of bringing something into existence, often in formal or technical contexts
Means 'creation' or 'genesis', often used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
宇宙の創生についての理論
theories about the genesis of the universe
Often used in computing or biology for 'generation' or 'formation'.
Refers to the establishment or formation of something like a nation or system.
The English word 'genesis' is often used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday Japanese, simpler words like 始まり or 起源 are more natural unless referring to the Bible.
それは新しい時代の始まりだった。
That was the genesis of a new era.
事件の発端は小さな誤解だった。
The genesis of the incident was a small misunderstanding.
データの生成プロセス
the genesis process of data
国家の成立過程
the genesis of the nation