- origin; sourceusu. 元
- base; basis; foundation; rootesp. 基
- causealso 因, 原
- ingredient; material; base; mix; stockesp. 素
- (someone's) side; (someone's) locationonly applies to 元
- original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
- (plant) root; (tree) trunk
- first section of a wakasee also
- counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)only applies to 本
- handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
counter
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- origin; source
- base; basis; foundation; root
- cause
- ingredient; material; base; mix; stock
- (someone's) side; (someone's) location
- original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
- (plant) root; (tree) trunk
- first section of a waka
- counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)
- handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip
This meaning refers to the starting point or the place where something originates.
This meaning signifies the fundamental part of something, providing support or stability.
This meaning pertains to the reason or factor that brings about a particular effect or result.
Referring to the components or substances that constitute a mixture or preparation.
This meaning highlights the position or area associated with a person.
This meaning refers to the initial amount of money invested or the starting value of an asset.
This meaning refers to the part of a plant or tree that anchors it in the ground and absorbs nutrients.
This refers to a specific part of a traditional Japanese poem, indicating a cultural or literary aspect.
This is a counting unit used in a specific context, indicating the number of certain items like grass blades or falcons.
This meaning refers to the part held during use of an object, like chopsticks or a brush.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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If it was just a book the Space Police wouldn't be sticking their noses in. The problem is that it's a bundle of super technology.
Hiroshi is worn out with worry since he lost the only copy of the book he needed for his report.
The former president of a certain association has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust.
A 'commuting wife' is just what the name says, it's a form of marriage where the wife travels to her husband's side.
What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.
She's pure bred blue-blood you see. Unfortunately that's no sort of put-on but her natural self.