元【もと】
Frequency rank: 350. (for form 本: 330.)
- 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 和歌
- 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)
Forms
- 元【もと】Frequency rank: 350.
- 本【もと】Frequency rank: 330.
- 素【もと】Frequency rank: 5,643. – 5,649.
- 基【もと】Frequency rank: 9,907. – 9,924.
- もとFrequency rank: 2,468. – 2,469.
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.
I want to go to his side.
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.
The root of the plant has rotted.
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.
I chose chopsticks with an easy-to-hold grip.
Generated collocations (experimental)
もとにもどす元に戻すto restore to the original stateもとをとる元を取るto make up for the original costげんき元気なenergetic, livelyもと元のばしょ場所original locationもと元のじょうたい状態original conditionもと元にするto base on, to use as a basisげんきをだす元気を出すto cheer up, to perk upもと元をさぐる探るto investigate the sourceもとで元手initial investment, capitalもと元をきにする気にするto worry about the source or origin
Example sentences
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When I looked in a gardening book I was surprised by how many were marked poisonous.
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.
Apparently in this library are precious books that money can't buy.
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.
The girl was carrying several books, not textbooks but thick hardback books.
A 'commuting wife' is just what the name says, it's a form of marriage where the wife travels to her husband's side.
I'll try giving the book "Reiko's Recommended" a quick skim read on the spot.
What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.