源
source · origin
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 原
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and field. Origin of water.
Symbolism
Source, headwater, origin. Represents beginning.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
武陵桃源
ぶりょうとうげん
earthly paradise; Shangri-la; earthly paradise
医食同源
いしょくどうげん
a balanced diet leads to a healthy body; healthy food both prevents and cures sickness; a balanced diet leads to a healthy body
抜本塞源
ばっぽんそくげん
eradication of (sources of) evil; laying the ax to the root of evil; eradication of (sources of) evil
Proverbs & Idioms
源を尋ねる
みなもとをたずねる
To seek the source
To investigate the origin of things
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 源 mean in Japanese?
源 means source, origin.
How do you read 源?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: みなもと (minamoto).
How many strokes does 源 have?
源 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 源 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 源 (source, origin) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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