N1
ようらん (yōran)
揺籃
cradle; birthplace; origin; a place where something originates or develops.
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily used metaphorically to refer to the place where something significant (e.g., a civilization, an art form, an industry) originated or developed. It evokes a sense of historical or cultural importance. Not commonly used for a baby's cradle in everyday speech (ベビーベッド or ゆりかご is more common).
📝 Example Sentences
この地域は古代文明の揺籃の地として知られている。
This region is known as the cradle of ancient civilization.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "揺籃"!
この町は、近代産業の_______であり、多くの技術革新が生まれた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「多くの技術革新が生まれた」という文脈から、物事の発祥の地を表す「揺籃」が適切です。
English: From the context 'many technological innovations were born,' '揺籃 (cradle/birthplace)' is appropriate to describe the place of origin.
English: From the context 'many technological innovations were born,' '揺籃 (cradle/birthplace)' is appropriate to describe the place of origin.
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