Kanji for "Origin"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "origin". The most popular choice is shown first.
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book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Reading: hon
5 strokes · wisdom
Related kanji for "origin"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for origin?
The most common kanji for "origin" is 本, read as hon. It means book, present, main. Related kanji: 元 (origin), 源 (origin), 端 (origin), 宗 (origin).
How many strokes does 本 have?
本 has 5 strokes.