Vocabulary

What does 源 (みなもと, minamoto) mean?

源 (みなもと, minamoto) means source, origin.

Quick facts
Readingみなもと
Romajiminamoto
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
みなもと
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonminamoto

source, origin

  1. 1noun source (of a river); fountainhead
  2. 2noun source; origin; root

Example sentences

  • The headwaters of this river lie deep in the mountains.

  • The source of his success lies in his effort.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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