源
みなもと
minamoto
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
源 is the kanji for "Source". A common reading is みなもと (minamoto). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Source
Also : Origin
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Readings
kunみなもと/ minamotoonげん/ gen
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
氵原
Example Sentences
情報の源を確認する。
じょうほうのげんをかくにんする。
I will verify the source of the information.
幸福の源は何だろうか。
こうふくのげんはなんだろうか。
What is the source of happiness?
Vocabulary using 源
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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