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語源ごげん (gogen)

word root, word derivation, etymology

  • JLPT N1
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Meaning

語源 (ごげん, gogen) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “word root, word derivation, etymology”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

この2つの言葉ことばの語源ごげんは同おなじです

The etymology of these two words is the same.

『図星』の語源といわれる。

It is said the term "zuboshi" (the bull's-eye or the mark) is derived from this.

股引が語源といわれている。

It's said that the origin of the word is "momohiki" (drawers).

ハレの語源は「晴れ」である。

The origin of the word hare is 'hare' (fair weather).

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