もと

Also written as:
  • , ,

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. origin; source.

      usu. 元

    2. base; basis; foundation; root.

      esp. 基

    3. cause.

      also 因, 原

    4. ingredient; material.

      esp. 素

    5. (somebody's) side; (somebody's) location (only 元).
    6. original cost (or capital, principal, etc.).
    7. (plant) root; (tree) trunk.
    8. first section of a waka.

      See also 和歌 .

    9. handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip.
  • Counter

    1. counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry) (only 本).

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