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源頭

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

げんとう
Noun
Freq #193638
1

river source; source of a river

2

cause; root

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
16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

head
counter for large animals

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あたま
かしら
-がしら
かぶり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かみ
がみ
ちゃん
つむり
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