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
源
Pronounced: minamoto
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
起源
Pronounced: kigen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
泉
Pronounced: izumi
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
本源
Pronounced: hongen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
根源
Pronounced: kongen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
源泉
Pronounced: gensen
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
情報源
Pronounced: jōhōgen
A reporter's informant.
源
Pronounced: minamoto
A reporter's informant.
What does "source" mean?
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noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
"Solar power is a renewable source of energy."
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noun The point where a river or stream begins.
"The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains."
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verb To obtain something, especially for a business.
"The bakery sources its flour from a local mill."
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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.
- Walkers hiked up to find the source of the stream.
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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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