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本源 【ほんげん】

  1. [n] origin; root; cause; principle
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
本 Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things ホン もと
源 Source, Origin ゲン みなもと