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What does 原始 (げんし, genshi) mean?

原始 (げんし, genshi) means primitive, original.

Quick facts
Readingげんし
Romajigenshi
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
げんし
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongenshi

primitive, original

  1. 1noun · no-adjective origin; beginning; genesis
  2. 2no-adjective · noun primeval; primordial; primitive

Example sentences

  • People of prehistoric times treasured fire.

  • This forest still retains primeval nature.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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