JLPT N1
源流
River headwaters or the origin of a culture or tradition.
Readings
1 Noun
Source of a River / Headwaters
Identifies the geographical starting point or upper reaches of a river system.
Example
この 川 の 源流 は 、 あの 山 の 中 に あります 。
The source of this river is in those mountains.
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2 Noun
Origin / Source (of an idea, culture, etc.)
Denotes the foundational root or historical beginning of a culture, lineage, or school of thought.
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