also: しょうはしのはじめ
expression
birth is the beginning of death
A rare Buddhist-influenced proverb expressing the inevitability of death from the moment of birth. Used in philosophical or literary contexts.
「生は死の始め」という言葉は、仏教の無常観を表している。
The phrase 'birth is the beginning of death' expresses the Buddhist view of impermanence.
A set phrase of classical origin, likely derived from Buddhist teachings on impermanence. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.