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phenomenon in Japanese

phenomenon in Japanese is 現象 — phenomenon means an observable event, fact, or occurrence, especially one that is studied or explained scientifically.

phenomenon in Japanese

現象
noun
Pronounced: genshō

What does "phenomenon" mean?

  1. noun An observable event, fact, or occurrence, especially one that is studied or explained scientifically.
    "Rainbows are a natural phenomenon caused by sunlight passing through water droplets."
  2. noun A person or thing that is remarkable or extraordinary.
    "The little shop became a local phenomenon, with queues stretching along the street every morning."
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phenomenon in a sentence

  • Rainbows are a natural phenomenon caused by sunlight passing through water droplets.
  • Climate change is a phenomenon backed by overwhelming scientific evidence.
  • The little shop became a local phenomenon, with queues stretching along the street every morning.
  • Critics called the young chess player a true phenomenon.

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What is "phenomenon" in Japanese?
"phenomenon" in Japanese is 現象. phenomenon means: An observable event, fact, or occurrence, especially one that is studied or explained scientifically.
How do you pronounce 現象?
"phenomenon" in Japanese is 現象, pronounced "genshō".
How do you use "phenomenon" in a sentence?
Example: "Rainbows are a natural phenomenon caused by sunlight passing through water droplets." In Japanese, "phenomenon" is 現象.
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