B1 noun 격식체 1분 분량

源泉

gensen /ɡeɴseɴ/
Practice it

The source or fountainhead from which something continuously originates or flows.

30초 단어

  • Refers to the origin or source of something.
  • Used for both physical springs and abstract concepts.
  • Common in business, finance, and creative discussions.

概要

「源泉（げんせん）」という言葉は、文字通りには水が湧き出る「みなもと」を意味します。しかし、現代日本語では物理的な水源以外にも、物事の始まりや力の根拠となるものを指す抽象的な概念として非常に頻繁に使用されます。2) 使用パターン: 主に「～の源泉」という形で使われ、何かが生み出される根本的な要因や場所を強調します。特に経済やビジネスの文脈では、収益や力の源を指す際に多用されます。3) 一般的な文脈: 温泉の「源泉かけ流し」のような日常的な表現から、経済学における「源泉徴収」、さらには創造性の源泉といった哲学的な文脈まで幅広いです。4) 類語比較: 「起源（きげん）」は物事が始まった時期や由来に重きを置きますが、「源泉」はそこから絶えず何かが供給され続けているという「湧き出るイメージ」が強い点が異なります。「根源（こんげん）」はより抽象的で深い根本的な理由を指す際に使われます。

예시

1

この温泉は源泉かけ流しです。

everyday

This hot spring uses water flowing directly from the source.

2

彼は創造性の源泉について語った。

formal

He talked about the source of his creativity.

자주 쓰는 조합

源泉徴収 Withholding tax
源泉かけ流し Hot spring water flowing directly from the source

자주 쓰는 구문

収入の源泉

Source of income

力の源泉

Source of power

자주 혼동되는 단어

源泉 vs 起源 (Kigen)

Refers to the historical beginning or origin of a concept or event. It does not imply an ongoing flow like 'gensen'.

문법 패턴

Aの源泉 源泉となるB

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

It is a formal or semi-formal word. In casual speech, people often use 'moto' instead. It is essential in financial and tourism contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use it for historical origins, which should be 'kigen'. Remember that 'gensen' is about the 'source' where something is currently being generated.

Tips

💡

Focus on the flowing imagery

Think of the word as a spring that never stops flowing. This helps you remember that it applies to things like income and creativity.

⚠️

Don't confuse with origin

While related to origin, 'gensen' implies an active, ongoing source. Use 'kigen' for historical beginnings.

🌍

Hot spring culture

In Japan, 'gensen-kakenagashi' (direct from the source) is a mark of high-quality hot springs. It emphasizes purity and natural flow.

어원

Derived from 'gen' (origin/source) and 'sen' (spring/fountain). It combines the concept of beginning with the imagery of a flowing stream.

문화적 맥락

The term is deeply tied to Japan's hot spring culture, where the quality of the 'gensen' determines the value of the 'onsen'.

암기 팁

Imagine a mountain spring (gen-sen) where fresh water (or money/ideas) is constantly bubbling up. This active flow is the key to the word.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

「水源」は主に川や湖など、水の供給源となる場所を指す地理的な用語です。「源泉」は温泉の湧出口や、抽象的な物事の根源を指す際に使われます。

給与や報酬を支払う側が、あらかじめ所得税を差し引いて国に納める制度です。この「源泉」は、所得が発生する大元の場所という意味です。

温泉に行く際や、ビジネスの文脈ではよく使われます。日常的な雑談では「きっかけ」や「もと」と言う方が自然な場合もあります。

셀프 테스트

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温泉の___から直接お湯を引いている。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 源泉

温泉の湧き出る場所は「源泉」と言います。

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