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Vol. 117

Strokes 4
On-reading gen, gan
Kun-reading moto
Meanings origin, element, capital

Radical: ninnyou

Useful Compounds

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Reading Meaning
ganjitsu New year's Day
genki vigor, energy
sanjigen three dimensions
hinomoto origin of a fire

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