Japanese

げんじ
Meaning: Genji; the Minamoto clan
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

源
氏

Example sentences

The Minamoto clan defeated the Taira clan and established the Kamakura Shogunate.
平家はついに源氏に滅ぼされた。
The Taira clan was finally destroyed by the Minamoto clan.
壇ノ浦の戦いで平氏は源氏に敗れた。
The Taira clan was defeated by the Minamoto clan at the Battle of Dan-no-ura.
何の親王、くれの源氏と、特定の人を指さずに言う。
Saying 'some prince, some Genji' without pointing to a specific person.
壇ノ浦の戦いで平氏は源氏に敗れ、滅亡した。
In the Battle of Dan-no-ura, the Taira clan was defeated by the Minamoto clan and perished.

Usage Notes

A powerful samurai clan in ancient Japan. Also refers to the 'Tale of Genji'.

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