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Meaning of 保元(ほげん) in Japanese

保元
Kana Reading
ほげん
Romaji
hogen
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Hogen era, Hougen era (1156.4.27-1159.4.20)

Related Kanji

元 JLPT 4

4 strokes

beginning, former time, origin

On'Yomi: ゲン, ガン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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保 JLPT 2

9 strokes

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

On'Yomi: ホ, ホウ

Kun'Yomi: たも.つ

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