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化生 (かせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
growth ; metamorphosis
Refers to the process of growing and transforming, often in biological or developmental contexts. Can be used as a noun, with する to mean 'to grow/transform', or as a no-adjective.
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This plant grows quickly.
Kanji 化 change, take the form of, influence Similar words 成せい 長ちょう 成長 is the common word for growth and development, while 化生 is a more specialized term emphasizing transformation.
変へん 態たい 変態 is the standard biological term for metamorphosis; 化生 is less common and may carry a nuance of growth through change.
Etymology Compound of 化 (change, transform) and 生 (life, birth). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'transformation into life' or 'growth through change'.
