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[こん()·げん()]
kongen
noun

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[こん()·げん()]
kongen
[こん()·げん()]
kongen

English Meaning(s) for 根源

noun
  1. root; source; origin; cause

Definition and Synonyms for 根源

Base lowest support of a structure
Synonyms: ベース, ベース, , 土台, , , 基底, 基礎, 基部, 最下部, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, , 礎石, 足元
Root the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
Synonyms: 付け根, 本源, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, 歯根
Beginning the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Synonyms: はじめ, むくり, ルーツ, オリジン, 元始, 出だし, 出始め, 出始める, 初め, 初める, 初口, 初手, 始まり, 始まる, 始める, 幕開き, 幕開け, 序開き, 根元, 根源, 淵源, , , 源流, 濫觴, 発祥, 発端, 糸口, 芽出し, 芽生え, 芽生える, 起こり, 起こる, 起源, 起点, 起首, 開闢
Base the bottom or lowest part
Synonyms: ふもと, , , , , , 下様, 基底, 基部, , , , 底辺, 底部, 底面, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, ,
Source someone who originates or causes or initiates something
Synonyms: ユアン, , , , 元凶, 出所, , , 張本人, 情報源, 本元, 根元, 根源, , , 発生源
Root a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
Synonyms: 付け根, 本源, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源

Meanings for each kanji in 根源

» root; radical; head (pimple)
» source; origin

Categories 根源 is a member of

Support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
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Complex Body Part a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
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Point the precise location of something
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Part a portion of a natural object
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Shaper a person who makes things
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Number a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 根源

Sample Sentences for 根源

Poverty is the root of all evil.
Freedom is so fundamental that its importance cannot be overemphasized.
Patience is the mother of science.
The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two countries.
Distrust of people, not to mention hate, is the root of human suffering.

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