Meaning

Primary

Original Creation

Alternative

Creating Something Original

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You are alone in what you are able to create. Nobody else can create like you. So what you create is your own original creation.

独創 refers to the act of creating something original, or the resulting creation itself. This word is quite formal, and generally used as 独創的 (original) or 独創性 (originality).

Reading

どくそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  •  独創的

    original, ingenious

     独創性

    originality, creativity

Context Sentences

彼が独創性に欠けていることは非常に残念です。

It’s so disappointing that he is lacking in originality.

アイディアが独創的であれば独創的であるほど、反対する人も多いよね。

The more creative your idea is, the more people come out against it.

ワニカニはコウイチ社長の独創です。

WaniKani is President Koichi's original creation.

Kanji Composition