Search Terms: 元*, もと*
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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】
adverb, no-adjective
•
originally, by nature, from the start(usually kana)
Other readings:
もともと《本々》
、もともと《元元》
、もともと《本本》
adverb
1.
from the beginning, from the first, all along, originally(usually kana)
2.
of course(usually kana)
Other readings:
もとより《固より》
、もとより《素より》
na-adjective, noun (temporal)
•
as before, as ever, as it was originally
Other readings:
元どおり【もとどおり】
noun
•
manager, boss, controller, promoter
Other readings:
元締【もとじめ】
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】
interjection
1.
as you were, return to your original position!(usually kana)(in drill, calisthenics, etc.)
2.
noun
•
master contractor, prime contactor, general contractor
Other readings:
元請け負い人【もとうけおいにん】