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[げん(元)·きょう(凶)]
genkyou
noun

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[げん(元)·きょう(兇)]
genkyou
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[がん(元)·きょう(凶)]
gankyou
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[がん(元)·きょう(兇)]
gankyou
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English Meaning(s) for 元凶

noun
  1. ringleader; main culprit
  2. main cause; source
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Definition and Synonyms for 元凶

Source someone who originates or causes or initiates something
Synonyms: ユアン, 元, 元, 元, 元凶, 出所, 基, 基, 張本人, 情報源, 本元, 根元, 根源, 源, 源, 発生源
Ringleader a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
Synonyms: 元凶, 巨魁, 張本人, 梟雄, 首謀, 首謀者

Meanings for each kanji in 元凶

» beginning; former time; origin
» villain; evil; bad luck; disaster

Categories 元凶 is a member of

Provoker someone who deliberately foments trouble
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Shaper a person who makes things
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