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原
Origin, Field
はら (hara)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
原 is used in many important words such as 原因 (cause), 原料 (raw material), and 草原 (grassland). Its original meaning refers to an open plain or something at its source.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing in a vast open field where a river begins to flow. That original source reminds you of 原.
Readings
Onyomi: ゲン (gen)
Kunyomi: はら (hara)
Example Words
原因
げんいん (genin)
Cause
原料
げんりょう (genryou)
Raw material
草原
そうげん (sougen)
Grassland
原文
げんぶん (genbun)
Original text
Example Sentence
事故の原因を調べています。
じこ の げんいん を しらべて います。
jiko no genin o shirabete imasu
They are investigating the cause of the accident.