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    神の仕業 (God's work)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a compound noun, formed by "神 (kami, god)" + "の (no, possessive particle)" + "仕業 (shiwaza, deed/act/work)". It literally means "God's act" or "God's doing." It's often used to describe events or phenomena that are inexplicable, miraculous, or overwhelming, attributed to a divine power.

    Sample sentences

    その奇跡的な回復は、まさに神の仕業としか思えなかった。

    That miraculous recovery could only be thought of as God's work.

    突然の嵐による災害は、神の仕業と考える人もいる。

    Some people consider disasters caused by sudden storms to be an act of God.

    こんなにも美しい景色は、神の仕業としか言いようがない。

    There's no other way to describe such a beautiful scenery than as God's work.

    Quick facts

    nuance:While literally 'God's work', it often carries a connotation of something beyond human comprehension or control, sometimes positive (miraculous) and sometimes negative (calamitous, like an 'act of God' in insurance terms).
    cultural_context:The concept of '神' (kami) in Japan encompasses both Shinto deities and the monotheistic God, making the phrase applicable in various contexts without strictly adhering to one religious interpretation.

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    Example

    その奇跡的な回復は、まさに神の仕業としか思えなかった。

    That miraculous recovery could only be thought of as God's work.

    突然の嵐による災害は、神の仕業と考える人もいる。

    Some people consider disasters caused by sudden storms to be an act of God.

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