Quick answer
原 is the kanji for "Field". The most common reading is はら (hara). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Field
Also : Plain · Meadow · Prairie
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 原 represents 'MEADOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of meadow.
On-reading: げん — remember this sound by associating it with meadow. Kun-reading: はら.
Example Sentences
根本的な原因を究明しました。
こんぽんてきなげんいんをきゅうめいしました。
I investigated the fundamental cause.
原材料費が上がっています。
げんざいりょうひがあがっています。
Raw material costs are rising.
Vocabulary using 原
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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