N1
れいめい (reimei)
黎明
dawn, daybreak; beginning, genesis (of an era)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to the literal dawn, but more commonly used metaphorically to mean the very beginning or early stages of something significant, like an era or movement. 夜明けや、新しい時代・文化などが始まる初期の段階を指す、やや詩的・硬い表現。
📝 Example Sentences
21世紀は情報技術の黎明期だと言える。
The 21st century can be called the dawn of information technology.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "黎明"!
夜が明け、東の空に_______の光が差した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 夜が明け、東の空に見えるのは「夜明けの光」である「黎明」が適切です。
English: Reimei (黎明) is appropriate for the 'light of dawn' seen in the eastern sky as night breaks.
English: Reimei (黎明) is appropriate for the 'light of dawn' seen in the eastern sky as night breaks.
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