What does the kanji 源 mean?

The kanji 源 (minamoto) means "source (of a river), fountainhead, source". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "minamoto"?

"minamoto" is written with the kanji 源, meaning "source (of a river), fountainhead, source". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) げん (gen), kunyomi (native Japanese) みなもと (minamoto). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 源?

Write 源 ("source (of a river)") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.