発祥地
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Meanings
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birthplace; cradle; place of origin
Used for the place where something originated, such as a cultural movement, religion, art form, or civilization. Often appears in formal or historical contexts.
New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of jazz.
This region is known as the birthplace of Buddhism.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉は〈事〉の発祥地だX is the birthplace of Y
Kyoto is the birthplace of the tea ceremony.
- 〈事〉発祥の地the land where X originated
This place is known as the birthplace of ramen.
- 〈事〉の発祥地とされるto be regarded as the birthplace of X
This village is considered the birthplace of Japanese sake.