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生まれ変わり (うまれかわり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
rebirth ; reincarnation
Refers to being born again in a new body or form, often in a religious or spiritual context. Can also be used metaphorically for a fresh start or transformation.
術じゅつ
家か
と
し
て
の
生う
まれ
変か
わり
を
示しめ
し
て
いる
。
This work shows his rebirth as an artist.
Written forms 生う まれ 変か わり Usage 87%
生う まれかわり Usage 13%
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, common in everyday writing.
うまれ 変か わり
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, less common.
Kanji 変 unusual, change, strange Similar words 転てん 生せい 転生 is a more formal or technical term for reincarnation, often used in Buddhist contexts. 生まれ変わり is more everyday and can be used metaphorically.
再さい 生せい 再生 means 'regeneration' or 'rebirth' in a broader sense, including physical or biological renewal, while 生まれ変わり specifically implies being born again as a different entity.
Etymology Compound of 生まれ (umare, 'birth', the continuative form of 生まれる umareru 'to be born') + 変わり (kawari, 'change', the continuative form of 変わる kawaru 'to change').
