How to say "arise" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 沸き起こるわきおこるgodan verb, intransitive verbCovers the sense of arising in the sense of welling up or bursting forth. Best for emotions, applause, or commotion that suddenly rises up from among people.
- 基づくもとづくgodan verb, intransitive verbOnly fits 'arise from' — something originating in or being due to a source, such as rules or claims arising from a basis. For plain 'arise', it is not the word you want.
- 生ずるしょうずるichidan verb (-zuru), intransitive verbFor problems, differences, or effects arising or resulting from something. Slightly more formal or written in flavor than its counterpart 生じる, with essentially the same meaning.
- 芽生えるめばえるichidan verb, intransitive verbFor things that arise in the sense of beginning to grow, especially feelings, affection, doubts, or ideas taking sprout. Use it when something new starts to bud and develop.
- 生じるしょうじるichidan verb, intransitive verbThe most broadly useful choice for problems, changes, errors, or results arising or resulting from something. A safe default when 'arise' means 'come into existence' or 'occur'.
Use 「生じる」 or 「生ずる」 when something arises as a result, 「基づく」 when it arises from a source, 「沸き起こる」 for things welling up, and 「芽生える」 for feelings beginning to grow.
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