JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
原 — meadow
- Reading
- ゲン・はら
- Meaning
- meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
原 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゲン・はら and it means meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
原 appears in everyday japanese words such as 原 (original), 原 (field) and 原作 (original work).
Japanese words containing 原
Frequently asked questions
What does 原 mean in Japanese?
原 means meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 原 read?
原 is read ゲン・はら. Reading it inside real words — 原 and 原 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 原 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 原 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 原 in a word?
A common word containing 原 is 原 (げん) — "original". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 原 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 原 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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