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 practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Source

Also : Origin

Readings

kunみなもと/ minamotoonげん/ gen

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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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

電源
dengen
power (e.g. · power source
水源
suigen
headwaters · fountainhead · river source
源
minamoto
source (of a river)
資源
shigen
resources
語源
gogen
etymology
起源
kigen
origin
財源
zaigen
finances · resources · source of funds

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