Origin in Japanese
"origin" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
元
moto
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "origin". The most common choice is shown first.
源View details →
Top pick
source, origin
Reading: gen
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and field. Origin of water.
What it carries
Source, headwater, origin. Represents beginning.
Related kanji for "origin"
端Details →元Details →本Details →宗Details →
origin
tan
Composed of stand and phonetic. Standing at edge.
origin
gen
Shape emphasizing person's head. Beginning, origin.
origin
hon · wisdom
Shape of mark at base of tree (木). The root of things.
origin
shuu · spiritual
Composed of roof and altar. House enshrining deity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for origin?
The most common kanji for "origin" is 源, read as gen. It means source, origin. Related kanji: 端 (origin), 元 (origin), 本 (origin), 宗 (origin).
How many strokes does 源 have?
源 has 13 strokes.