Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Origin

Mnemonic

The original tsunami was the origin of Japan. A big tsunami came and uncovered the islands of Japan. It's the origin of all life, as far as Japanese people are concerned.

Readings

On’yomi

げん

Kun’yomi

みなもと

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

This tsunami was also the origin of Genji (げん), from "The Tale of Genji." Just think, without this origin, Japan wouldn't exist and neither would the first Japanese heartthrob, Genji!

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