Definition of 元 (もと)
もと
元
もと
moto
Common word
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 relevant for 元)
6.
original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
7.
(plant) root, (tree) trunk
8.
first section of a waka
See also:和歌
counter
9.
counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)(only relevant for 本)
noun
10.
handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.), grip
Other readings:
本【もと】
、素【もと】
、基【もと】
Related Kanji
| 元 | beginning, former time, origin |
| 本 | book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things |
| 素 | elementary, principle, naked, uncovered |
| 基 | fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation |