みなもと
Meanings
Noun
1. source (of a river); fountainhead
2. source; origin; root
Kanji used
source
Pitch accent
なもと
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Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
Examples (6 in total)
The sun is the eternal source of light, heat, and life.
I want to find out the source of this irresponsible rumor.
Some people blame poverty for crime.
What is your greatest source of inspiration?
This river rises in the mountains in Nagano.
The river has its origin in the Japan Alps.