N3
しゅっしん (shusshin)
出身
(person's) origin; birthplace; alma mater
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to indicate where someone is from (country, region, city) or which school/university they graduated from. 人の生まれた場所や育った場所、または卒業した学校を示す際に使われる。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は大阪出身ですが、今は東京に住んでいます。
He is from Osaka, but now lives in Tokyo.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "出身"!
田中さんは、どこの_______ですか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 生まれた場所や育った場所を尋ねる時に「出身」を使います。
English: Use 'shusshin' when asking about someone's birthplace or where they grew up.
English: Use 'shusshin' when asking about someone's birthplace or where they grew up.
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