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Japanese

せいたん
Meaning: birth; the anniversary of someone’s birth, especially a notable person’s
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

この美術館では、作曲家の生誕百年を記念する展覧会が開かれている。
The museum is holding an exhibition to commemorate the composer’s hundredth birth anniversary.

Usage Notes

This formal word is common in commemorative contexts, especially for the birth of a notable artist, leader, or historical figure. It often appears with anniversaries.

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