源氏
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 源氏
1
Genji (the character in the Genji Monogatari)
Examples
鎌倉は源氏ゆかりの地です。
Kamakura is a place noted in connection with the Genji family.
2
the Minamoto family
Kanji in this Word
源
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
氏
4 strokes
Frequency: 84
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
family name
surname
clan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うじ
-うじ
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