1.
to occur, to arise
For something to come into existence or happen.
問題が生じた。
A problem arose.
誤解が生じる。
Misunderstandings occur.
計画の変更により混乱が生じた。
Confusion arose due to the change in plans.
両国の間に意見の相違が生じ、交渉は難航した。
Differences of opinion arose between the two countries, and the negotiations stalled.
2.
to be generated, to be produced
For something to be created as a result.
熱によって蒸気が生じる。
Steam is generated by heat.
化学反応によって新しい物質が生じた。
A new substance was produced by the chemical reaction.
生じる is a formal verb meaning to occur, arise, or be generated.
TRANSITIVITY:
Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
ALTERNATE FORM:
生ずる: classical/literary form
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 問題が生じる: a problem arises
- 誤解が生じる: a misunderstanding occurs
- 疑問が生じる: a question arises
REGISTER:
Formal/written style. In casual speech, use 起こる or 出る.
SIMILAR:
- 起こる: to occur (neutral)
- 発生する: to occur (formal, often for incidents)