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元凶 【げんきょう】

  1. [n] ringleader; main culprit
  2. [n] main cause; source
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
Beginning, Former Time, Origin ゲン, ガン もと
Villain, Evil, Bad Luck, Disaster キョウ

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