源
Kanji · N1
源 / source
Kanji for source or origin.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みなもと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
源 carries the meaning source or origin.
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Common compounds with 源
源氏物語げんじものがたりThe Tale of Genji
震源地しんげんちepicenter / epicentre
源氏げんじGenji
電源でんげんsource of electricity / electrical power
源みなもとsource / fountainhead
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