Definition of (もと)

もと

もと

moto

no-adjective, noun (prefix)
1.
former, ex-, past, one-time
noun, no-adjective
2.
earlier times, the past, previous state
adverbial noun
3.
formerly, previously, originally, before
Other readings:
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Related Kanji
beginning, former time, origin
old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-
happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
Example sentences(showing 6 results)

こんかい
今回
せんきょ
選挙
げきせん
激戦
もと
だいじん
大臣
なんにん
何人
The last election was such a hot contest that several ex-ministers lost

ぼう
れんめい
連盟
もと
かいちょ
会長
はいにん
背任
よう
容疑
たい
逮捕
The former president of a certain association has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust

かいしゃ
会社
もと
かいけい
会計
あい
相手取って
そしょう
訴訟
The company took action against its former accountant

My wife used to be a pro-wrestler, so if she ever catches me two-timing her, I'd be beaten to a pulp

ほん
緒方
もと
しんぶんしゃ
新聞記者
Mr Ogata, the author of this book, used to be a newspaperman

かのじょ
彼女
ぎんこういん
銀行員
She was formerly a bank clerk