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元
本
素
基
Readings
もと moto
English
Noun (futsuumeishi) usu. 元 origin, source Noun (futsuumeishi) esp. 基 base, basis, foundation, root Noun (futsuumeishi) also 因, 原 cause Noun (futsuumeishi) esp. 素 ingredient, material Meaning restricted to 元 Noun (futsuumeishi) (somebody's) side, (somebody's) location Noun (futsuumeishi) original cost (or capital, principal, etc.) Noun (futsuumeishi) (plant) root, (tree) trunk Noun (futsuumeishi) See also: 和歌 first section of a waka Meaning restricted to 本 Counter counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry) Noun (futsuumeishi) handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.), grip