This is the kanji for source, origin.

on readings:
  • gen
kun readings:
  • minamoto
examples:
Genji Monogatari The Tale of Genji
Gen-Pei Genji and Heike clans
kigen origin
kongen origin
minamoto source, origin
shigen resource
zaigen source of revenue

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.