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source in Japanese

source in Japanese is 源, 起源, 泉 — source means the place, person, or thing that something originates from.

source in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: minamoto
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
起源
noun
Pronounced: kigen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
noun
Pronounced: izumi
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
本源
noun
Pronounced: hongen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
根源
noun
Pronounced: kongen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
源泉
noun
Pronounced: gensen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
情報源
noun
Pronounced: jōhōgen
A reporter's informant.
noun
Pronounced: minamoto
A reporter's informant.

What does "source" mean?

  1. noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
    "Solar power is a renewable source of energy."
  2. noun The point where a river or stream begins.
    "The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains."
  3. verb To obtain something, especially for a business.
    "The bakery sources its flour from a local mill."

source in a sentence

  • Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
  • The journalist refused to reveal her source.
  • The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains.
  • The bakery sources its flour from a local mill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "source" in Japanese?

"source" in Japanese is 源, 起源, 泉. source means: The place, person, or thing that something originates from.

How do you pronounce 源?

"source" in Japanese is 源, pronounced "minamoto".

How do you use "source" in a sentence?

Example: "Solar power is a renewable source of energy." In Japanese, "source" is 源, 起源, 泉.

Are there other ways to say "source" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "source": 源, 起源, 泉, 本源, 根源, 源泉.

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