革命
A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.
Examples
3 of 5スマホは私たちの生活に革命をもたらした。
Smartphones brought a revolution to our lives.
その国で産業革命が始まった。
The Industrial Revolution began in that country.
この新しいゲーム、まじで革命だよ！
This new game is seriously a revolution!
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first character 革 means 'leather' or 'to peel skin,' and 命 means 'life' or 'destiny.' Think of it as 'shedding the old skin of destiny' to start anew.
Quick Quiz
AIの登場は、IT業界に（ ）をもたらした。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 革命
Examples
スマホは私たちの生活に革命をもたらした。
everydaySmartphones brought a revolution to our lives.
その国で産業革命が始まった。
formalThe Industrial Revolution began in that country.
この新しいゲーム、まじで革命だよ！
informalThis new game is seriously a revolution!
フランス革命の原因について論じなさい。
academicDiscuss the causes of the French Revolution.
この新技術は業界に革命を起こすだろう。
businessThis new technology will cause a revolution in the industry.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
革命の風
winds of revolution
静かな革命
quiet revolution
食卓の革命
a revolution on the dining table (often used in marketing)
Often Confused With
Kaikaku (reform) implies improvement within an existing system, whereas Kakumei (revolution) implies overrunning or replacing the system entirely.
Usage Notes
While originally political, it is frequently used in advertising and tech discussions to describe 'game-changing' products or services.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using this for minor improvements; it should only be used for major, transformative changes that change the 'rules of the game.'
Memory Tip
The first character 革 means 'leather' or 'to peel skin,' and 命 means 'life' or 'destiny.' Think of it as 'shedding the old skin of destiny' to start anew.
Word Origin
Originally a Chinese term (gémìng) referring to the 'removal of the Mandate of Heaven' from a ruling dynasty.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, the term is often associated with the Meiji Ishin (Restoration), though 'Ishin' is the specific historical term used for Japan's own 19th-century revolution.
Quick Quiz
AIの登場は、IT業界に（ ）をもたらした。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 革命
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