原典

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 原典 is read as げんてん and can mean “original text” or “primary source”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show an original compared with a translation and a primary source checked for a quotation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the original authoritative text behind a translation or adaptation and a more direct source than secondary commentary.