N3
原 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
原
N3
- Meaning
- source, field
- Onyomi
- ゲン
- Kunyomi
- はら
- Formula
- 原 = 厂 + 白 + 小。
Story
原 is analyzed as a combination of 厂 (shore, cliff), 白 (white), 小 (water flowing down) and denotes source, field.
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–50 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N3 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.