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VocabJLPT N2

origin

Noun

Definitions

1. origin
2. beginning

Refers to the origin or source of something, such as the beginning of a tradition, word, or historical event. It is commonly used in formal writing or academic contexts when tracing back how something first started. For example, you might use it when asking where a cultural custom first came from.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So the origin of fear is really just our imagination of the unknown?

Sentence 2

If we can identify the origin of the problem here, we can respond quickly.

Sentence 3

That said, it's probably impossible to trace a culture's origin to a single source.

Sentence 4

So if we trace the origin of this argument, whose comment do we end up at?

Sentence 5

Honestly, the whole misunderstanding started with the way I said it!