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啓示 (けいじ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
divine revelation ; revelation
Primarily a religious or spiritual term for truth, knowledge, or a message revealed by a divine being; as a する-verb, 啓示する means to reveal something divinely.
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God revealed the future to the prophet.
Kanji 示 show, indicate, point out Similar words 神しん 託たく Means an oracle or divine message, often something delivered as a pronouncement; 啓示 is broader and emphasizes the act or content of divine revelation.
黙もく 示し Also means revelation, especially in Biblical or apocalyptic contexts; 啓示 is the more general word for divine revelation.
示し 唆さ Means suggestion or hint and is normally non-religious; 啓示 is stronger and religious or spiritual in tone.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 啓, associated with opening or enlightening, and 示, associated with showing or indicating. This is a useful meaning-based explanation of the spelling, not a detailed historical derivation.
