情報源(じょうほうげん)

じょうほうげん
noun
information source; source
communication
1. information source; source of information
The origin or provider of information. Used in journalism, research, and general contexts to refer to where information comes from.
情報源(じょうほうげん)を明(あき)らかにできない。
I cannot reveal my source.
信頼(しんらい)できる情報源(じょうほうげん)から得(え)た情報(じょうほう)だ。
This is information obtained from a reliable source.
インターネットは便利(べんり)な情報源(じょうほうげん)だが、正確(せいかく)さの確認(かくにん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
The internet is a convenient source of information, but it's necessary to verify accuracy.

Usage

Used in journalism to refer to confidential sources, and more broadly in everyday contexts for any origin of information. Protecting 情報源(じょうほうげん) is an important principle in Japanese journalism.

Common collocations

Forms

情報(じょうほう) (information) + 源(げん) (source, origin).

general
Added 2026.3.8 15:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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