みなもと (minamoto)

source, origin

  • JLPT N1
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  • #2697 most frequent

Meaning

(みなもと, minamoto) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “source, origin”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

彼女かのじょ笑顔えがおわたし元気げんきみなもとです

Her smile is the source of my energy.

源氏の舅。

He is Genji's father-in-law.

源姓と称する。

Adopted Minamoto as the family name.

源頼綱の三男。

He is the third son of MINAMOTO no Yoritsuna.