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Origin

Meaning

Primary

Origin

Secondary

Source, Ground Spring

Word Type

noun

Reading

みなもと

Notes

Groups

    • Origin, Ex, Former

    • 根本 Root, Source, Origin, Foundation

    • 由来 Origin, Source, Coming From

    • Origin, Source, Ground Spring

    • 発祥 Origin

    • Spring, Fountain

    • Origin, Source, Ground Spring

    • 湧水 Spring Water

Remarks

  • Ground Springs 源 are the Origin 源 of water.

  • 源 is fancier than 元, so it has the longer みなもと reading.

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