What is the Kanji for 'Origin'? | 元
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Origin', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Origin' is 元.
Parts of the Kanji 元
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
元 As Part Of Other Kanji
This kanji appears as part of 4 other kanji:
Words Using 元
This kanji is used in 13 words:
Kanji Related to 元 Through the Part 二
These 13 kanji contain the part 二 as well.
Kanji Related to 元 Through the Part 儿
These 12 kanji contain the part 儿 as well.
Learn the Kanji 元
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 元 mean?
元 means 'Origin'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.