根源的 (こんげんてき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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na-adjective
fundamental; basic; primordial
Describes something at the very root or origin, often in abstract or philosophical contexts. Can imply something primitive or essential.
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な
欲
求
に
つい
て
研
究
し
て
いる
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He is researching the basic desires of humans.
的bull's eye, mark, target 元beginning, former time, origin Similar words
- 根本的
根本的 also means 'fundamental', but focuses more on the foundation or basis of something, while 根源的 emphasizes the ultimate origin or source.
- 基本的
基本的 is the most common word for 'basic' or 'fundamental' in everyday contexts. 根源的 is more formal and philosophical.
Etymology
From 根源 (root, source) + 的 (suffix forming adjectival nouns). The kanji 根 means 'root', 源 means 'source', and 元 means 'origin'.
