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源
源 (readings: げん, みなもと; Japanese kanji) means “source / origin”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 源泉 (fountainhead).
What does 源 mean?
| Kanji | 源 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | source / origin |
| Readings | げん, みなもと |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 源
源 is read げん or みなもと depending on the word.
Example words with 源
| Example | 源泉 (fountainhead) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14