1To produce, cause, or give rise to something (transitive use); to bring about a result or condition. A somewhat formal, written expression.
誤解が大きな混乱を生じさせた。
The misunderstanding caused major confusion.
この薬は副作用を生じる可能性がある。
This medicine may produce side effects.
新しい政策は経済成長を生じることが期待されている。
The new policy is expected to generate economic growth.
2To result from, arise, or occur (intransitive use); used when a problem, question, or change comes about. A somewhat formal, written expression.
会議の途中で新たな問題が生じた。
A new problem arose partway through the meeting.
薬の服用で副作用が生じることは稀だ。
It's rare for side effects to arise from taking this medication.
調査の結果から多くの疑問が生じた。
Many questions arose from the results of the investigation.