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源氏物語

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 源氏物語

げんじものがたり
Noun
Freq #43161
1

The Tale of Genji (Heian-period classic)

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 738
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

source
origin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みなもと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はら
みな
もと
4 strokes
Frequency: 84
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

family name
surname
clan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うじ
-うじ
8 strokes
Frequency: 215
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

thing
object
matter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブツ
モツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もの
もの-
14 strokes
Frequency: 301
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

word
speech
language

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.る
かた.らう
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