initiation

noun

an act that sets in motion some course of events
何かの行為を動かし始める行為
the act of starting something for the first time
初めて何かを始める行為

introducing something new
何か新しいものを導入すること
- she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
  彼女は成人するのを楽しみにしていた
- the foundation of a new scientific society
  新しい科学社会の創設
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
知識の所有によって証明される知恵
- his knowledgeability impressed me
  彼の聡明さは、私に感銘を与えた
- his dullness was due to lack of initiation
  彼ののろさは、手ほどき不足のためだった
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
組織や地位、会社に職場に正式に入ること
- his initiation into the club
  彼のクラブへの加入
- he was ordered to report for induction into the army
  彼は、軍隊への徴兵を届けるよう命じられた
- he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
  彼は、殿堂入りを果たしたことでスピーチを行った

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