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    神の仕業 (Kami no shiwaza - God's work)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a compound noun, literally 'God's act/deed'. '神 (Kami)' means 'God', 'の (no)' is a possessive particle equivalent to 'of' or 's', and '仕業 (shiwaza)' means 'deed', 'act', or 'work'. It describes something attributed to divine power.

    Sample sentences

    この奇跡はまさに神の仕業だ。

    This miracle is truly an act of God.

    このような悲劇は神の仕業としか思えない。

    Such a tragedy can only be seen as God's work.

    彼の回復は、医者でさえ神の仕業だと語った。

    Even the doctors said his recovery was an act of God.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Can be used for both positive (miraculous) and negative (disastrous) events, as long as they seem beyond human control or understanding.
    culturalContext:Often used to express awe or resignation towards events perceived as supernatural or inexplicable.

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    Example

    この奇跡はまさに神の仕業だ。

    This miracle is truly an act of God.

    このような悲劇は神の仕業としか思えない。

    Such a tragedy can only be seen as God's work.

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