Definition of 元 (もと)
もと
元
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:
旧【もと】
、故【もと】
Related Kanji
| 元 | beginning, former time, origin |
| 旧 | old times, old things, old friend, former, ex- |
| 故 | happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently |