(じょうほうげん)

じょうほうげん
noun
information source; source
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)(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()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)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)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:

  • 情報源(じょうほうげん)(まも)る (to protect one's sources)
  • 信頼(しんらい)できる情報源(じょうほうげん) (reliable source)
  • 情報源(じょうほうげん)(あき)らかにする (to reveal one's source)
  • 複数(ふくすう)情報源(じょうほうげん) (multiple sources)

WORD FORMATION:
情報(じょうほう) (information) + (げん) (source, origin).