noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
visit from abroad; arrival from overseas
Refers to people, envoys, or ships coming to Japan from another country. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
奈良時代に多くの僧が中国から渡来した。
Many monks came to Japan from China during the Nara period.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for things, culture, technology, or ideas brought into Japan from overseas. Common in historical and academic writing.
仏教は6世紀に日本へ渡来した。
Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century.
渡来した文化が日本の生活様式に影響を与えた。
The imported culture influenced the Japanese way of life.