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電源

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

んげん
Noun
Freq #7559
1

source of electricity; electrical power

2

power (button on TV, etc.)

Examples
回路を調べる前に、電源のスイッチを切りなさい。
You must switch off the power before checking the circuit.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 268
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

electricity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デン
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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