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源
source, origin
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
13 strokes
Radical
水部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ゲン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
みなもと
Nanori (Name Reading)
はじめ, もと, よし
Common Readings
ゲン, みなもと
Example sentences
Please make sure to turn off the TV before going to bed.
He is the source of knowledge.
Because Japan is scarce in resources, it relies on imports for many of its raw materials.
This country is scarce in natural resources.
Violence often arises from the roots of social issues, such as poverty and lack of education.
Taiji is considered the origin of yin and yang.
The origin of this culture dates back to ancient Rome.
He finished writing a grand story about the origin of the universe.
Example Vocabulary
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