降臨
also: ごうりん
降臨する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 降臨する | 降臨しない |
| Polite | 降臨します | 降臨しません |
| Past polite | 降臨しました | 降臨しませんでした |
| Past | 降臨した | 降臨しなかった |
| Te-form | 降臨して | 降臨しないで |
| Desire | 降臨したい | 降臨したくない |
| Potential | 降臨できる | 降臨できない |
| Passive | 降臨される | 降臨されない |
| Causative | 降臨させる | 降臨させない |
| Causative passive | 降臨させられる | 降臨させられない |
| Volitional | 降臨しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 降臨しましょう | |
| Imperative | 降臨しろ | 降臨するな |
| Conditional | 降臨すれば | 降臨しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 降臨したら | 降臨しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
descent of a god; advent; epiphany
Primarily used for a deity or divine being descending to earth. Can also refer to a moment of revelation or epiphany.
It is said that a god descended to earth.
At that moment, an idea came to him like an epiphany.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
arrival of an important person; appearance
Honorific term for the arrival or appearance of a highly respected person, such as a dignitary or VIP.
The company president graced the ceremony with his presence.
Usage patterns
- 〈神〉が〈場所〉に降臨するfor a god to descend to a place
There is a legend that a god descended to the mountaintop.
- 〈人〉が降臨するfor an important or admired person to make an appearance
The popular idol made a special appearance at the event.
- 降臨を待つto wait for a divine or important arrival
The believers kept waiting for the descent of the god.