元
もと
Also written as:
- 本, 素, 基
Meanings
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Noun
common noun-
origin; source.
usu. 元
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base; basis; foundation; root.
esp. 基
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cause.
also 因, 原
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ingredient; material.
esp. 素
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(somebody's) side; (somebody's) location (only 元).
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original cost (or capital, principal, etc.).
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(plant) root; (tree) trunk.
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first section of a waka.
See also 和歌 .
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handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip.
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Counter
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counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry) (only 本).
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Word informations
- Common word: yes
- JLPT Level: 3