JLPT N1

語源

ごげん

Romaji: gogen
Meaning: Word root, word derivation, etymology

The Japanese term 語源 (ごげん) means Word root, word derivation, etymology and appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Quick Info: This word appears frequently in JLPT N1 exams. Mastery helps with both reading and listening sections.

Study tip: Learn 語源 (ごげん / gogen) for meaning “word root, word derivation, etymology”. This is a JLPT N1 word.

  • Listen. Repeat two times. Shadow the audio without pausing.
  • Chunk it by sound: ご · げ · ん.
  • Make a 10 second mnemonic with the meaning: “word root, word derivation, etymology”.
  • Write it once. Say ごげん and gogen as you write.
  • Cloze it: 『今日は[ ]を使います。』 Then say the answer with the meaning.
  • Review at 10 minutes, 1 day, and 3 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 語源 mean?

word root, word derivation, etymology

How do you pronounce 語源?
ごげん
What JLPT level is 語源?
JLPT N1

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