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[げん()·()]
genshi
no adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 原始

noun, no adjective
  1. origin; beginning; genesis
no adjective, noun
  1. primeval; primordial; primitive

Meanings for each kanji in 原始

» meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness
» commence; begin

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Sample Sentences for 原始

The primitive man was frightened at the sign of the beast.
If you are a member of a primitive community and wish to produce food, for example, there are two things you must do.
In primitive societies barter was used.
If you are a member of a primitive community and you wish to produce, say, food, there are two things that you must do.
How brave of you to go alone into the primaeval forest!

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