語源

ごげん

origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology

JLPT N1 Common word Also written 語原

Meanings

  1. Noun

    origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology

Example sentences

  • それの語源ごげんって知しってる?

    Do you know its etymology?

  • これらの語ごは同おなじ語源ごげんから出でている。

    These words are derived from the same root.

  • 「シャンピニオン」の語源ごげんはフランスです。

    The word "champignon" comes from French.