What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 神が成した is composed of 神 (kami, God), が (ga, subject marker) and 成した (nashita, the past tense of 'to accomplish' or 'to achieve').
Which one should you use?
While 神が成した is the default form, you can use different versions depending on the situation. Use 神が成し遂げた to add a more formal and powerful nuance of completing a great task or feat. You may also use the noun phrase 神の御業 in religious contexts to refer to 'God's work' or a miracle, rather than using a verb phrase.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal way to say 'God did', use Kamisama ga shimashita. For an informal way, use Kami ga yatta.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase a complete sentence meaning 'It is something God did', you can add ことだ to the end to create 神が成したことだ.
How do you pronounce it?
kami ga nashita
Did you know?
- The word 神 (kami) has evolved into modern Japanese slang where it is used as an adjective to describe something 'god-tier' or perfect, such as kami-ge for a masterpiece video game.
- The verb nasu used in 神が成した is a specialized term for 'doing' that is almost never used for ordinary people in daily life, as it is reserved for deities or individuals of the highest social rank.
- The noun phrase 神の御業 (kami no miwaza) uses the honorific prefix mi, which is a linguistic tool specifically designed to show reverence toward the divine or the imperial family.
Examples in context
- この成功は神がやったんだよ。God is the one who made this success happen.
- このイベントの盛り上がりは神がやったんだよ。The excitement of this event is all because of God.
- 本当にね！神がサイコー！Absolutely! God is awesome!
- これは、神が成した奇跡だ。Kore wa, kami ga nashita kiseki da.This is a miracle that God did.
- 神が成した業に、感謝しましょう。Kami ga nashita waza ni, kansha shimashou.Let us give thanks for the work that God did.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are talking about a narrow escape from a disaster.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に助かってよかったね、大翔。Hontō ni tasukatte yokatta ne, Hiroto.I'm so glad we were saved, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoああ。あれはもう、神が成したことだよ。Aa. Are wa mō, kami ga nashita koto da yo.Yeah. That was simply something God did.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に奇跡みたいだったね。Hontō ni kiseki mitai datta ne.It really felt like a miracle.
- 大翔 Hiroto感謝して生きよう。Kansha shite ikiyō.Let's live with gratitude.
