JLPT N4 Elementary
生まれ
One’s birth, origin, or birthplace; often acts as a suffix indicating the place or time of birth.
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Other forms
生れ less common spelling
生まれる the verb "to be born"
1 Noun
Birthplace / Origin
Refers to the circumstances of one’s birth, including lineage, social background, or physical place of origin.
Example
A 生まれ は どちら です か 。
B 北海道 です 。
[A:] Where were you born? [B:] I was born in Hokkaido.
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2 Noun (used as a suffix)
Born in... (as a suffix)
Functions as a suffix attached to locations, dates, or time periods to characterize someone by their birth circumstances.
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