起源
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Noun meaning 'origin' or 'beginning', used to describe the start or source of something. Example: 『文化の起源』 (bunka no kigen, 'origin of culture').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken, a history major, discuss the origins of ancient civilizations for a research project.
起源
きげん
origin, beginning, rise
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of the 'key' (sounds like 起 ki) to a 'gin' (sounds like 源 gen) bottle — it's the origin of the drink! 'Key-gin' → 起源 (kigen, 'origin').
Cultural Note
『起源』 (kigen, 'origin') is often used in historical or cultural contexts, such as discussing the origins of festivals like 『お盆』 (obon, 'Bon Festival') or traditional arts like 『茶道』 (sadō, 'tea ceremony').
Forms
Base: 起源Noun meaning 'origin' or 'beginning', used to describe the start or source of something. Example: 『文化の起源』 (bunka no kigen, 'origin of culture').