Translation guide
The concept of being born again, renewed, or revived, often in a spiritual, metaphorical, or literal sense.
Expressing the idea of being spiritually reborn, often in a religious context like Buddhism or Christianity.
General term for rebirth, regeneration, or revival. Can be used in spiritual contexts.
彼は洗礼を受けて霊的な再生を経験した。
He experienced a spiritual rebirth through baptism.
Specifically refers to reincarnation or transmigration of the soul.
The Buddhist concept of the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). More technical/religious.
Describing a major positive change in one's life, like a new beginning or transformation.
Talking about the comeback or regeneration of non-living things like a city, tradition, or ecosystem.
Referring to the actual process of being born again in a new body, often in fantasy or religious stories.
再生 (saisei) is a broad term for rebirth/regeneration, often used for spiritual, natural, or media revival. 復活 (fukkatsu) emphasizes a comeback or resurrection after a pause or death, like a band reuniting. 復興 (fukkou) is specifically for reconstruction after a disaster or decline, like post-earthquake recovery.
English 'rebirth' is often metaphorical. In Japanese, 生まれ変わり (umarekawari) can sound too literal or religious. For a fresh start, 再出発 (saishuppatsu) or 心機一転 (shinki itten) might be more natural.
Literally 'being reborn,' often used in Buddhist contexts for reincarnation or a fresh start in life.
仏教では生まれ変わりを信じている。
In Buddhism, they believe in rebirth.
彼は前世の記憶を持つ転生者だと言われている。
He is said to be a reincarnated person with memories of a past life.
Aim for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Verb meaning 'to be reborn' or 'to turn over a new leaf.' Commonly used for personal transformation.
彼は心を入れ替えて、生まれ変わったように真面目になった。
He changed his ways and became serious, as if reborn.
Literally 'restart' or 'fresh start,' often used for a new beginning in life or career.
彼女は離婚後、新しい街で再出発した。
After her divorce, she made a fresh start in a new city.
Means 'new birth' or 'new life,' often used metaphorically for a new era or personal revival.
会社は新生して、新しい経営陣の下で成長した。
The company was reborn and grew under new management.
General term for revival, resurrection, or comeback. Used for events, traditions, economies, etc.
その祭りは地元の努力で復活した。
The festival was revived through local efforts.
Also used for regeneration of nature, urban renewal, or economic recovery.
森林の再生プロジェクトが始まった。
A forest regeneration project has started.
Specifically refers to reconstruction or revival after a disaster or decline.
震災からの復興には時間がかかる。
Rebirth after the earthquake disaster takes time.
The standard term for reincarnation, common in anime, manga, and light novels.
異世界に転生する物語が人気だ。
Stories about being reborn in another world are popular.
Verb form, can be used literally for reincarnation.
死んだら別の生き物に生まれ変わるかもしれない。
When you die, you might be reborn as a different creature.