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origin in Japanese

origin in Japanese is 起源, 原因, 原初 — origin means the point where something begins or comes from.

origin in Japanese

起源
noun
Pronounced: kigen
The beginning of something.
原因
noun
Pronounced: gen'in
The beginning of something.
原初
noun
Pronounced: gensho
The beginning of something.
原点
noun
Pronounced: genten
(mathematics) The point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect.

What does "origin" mean?

  1. noun The point where something begins or comes from.
    "The origin of the rumor was never traced."
  2. noun A person's ancestry or background.
    "Her family is of Italian origin."
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origin in a sentence

  • The origin of the rumor was never traced.
  • Scientists are still debating the origin of the universe.
  • Her family is of Italian origin.
  • He is proud of his Irish origin and visits the country every year.

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What is "origin" in Japanese?
"origin" in Japanese is 起源, 原因, 原初. origin means: The point where something begins or comes from.
How do you pronounce 起源?
"origin" in Japanese is 起源, pronounced "kigen".
How do you use "origin" in a sentence?
Example: "The origin of the rumor was never traced." In Japanese, "origin" is 起源, 原因, 原初.
Are there other ways to say "origin" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "origin": 起源, 原因, 原初, 原点.
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