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源泉

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 源泉

んせん
原泉
Noun
Freq #21605
1

source (of a spring, etc.)

2

source (of payment, energy, knowledge, etc.); origin; wellspring

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
9 strokes
Frequency: 1086
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

spring
fountain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いずみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いず
ずい
ずみ
ぜい
ぜん
10 strokes
Frequency: 172
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

meadow
original
primitive
field
plain
prairie
tundra
wilderness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はら
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ばる
わた
わら
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