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

なもと
Noun
Freq #6784
1

source (of a river); fountainhead

2

source; origin; 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
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