生まれる
うまれる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to be born
Examples
東京で生まれました。
I was born in Tokyo.
📖 How to Use
「生まれる」is a verb meaning "to be born." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「生まれる」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「生まれる」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「生まれる」mean in Japanese?+
「生まれる」means "to be born". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「生まれる」?+
「生まれる」is read as「うまれる」.
Is 「生まれる」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「生まれる」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「生まれる」?+
東京で生まれました。 — I was born in Tokyo.
Practice 「生まれる」 with spaced repetition