WORD DETAIL
降臨
こうりん
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
降臨is readこうりんand means a deity's descent to earth, also used figuratively for a person's dramatic appearance. - Basic usage: It is used for a mural depicting a god's descent or an audience cheering a star's entrance.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Stronger wording than 登場
登場(とうじょう)broadly describes someone's appearance. Using降臨for a stage performer makes the entrance sound like an extraordinary, commanding moment.

