— beginning, former time, origin

  • JLPT N4
  • 4 strokes
  • Grade 2
  • Radical 儿
  • #192 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
ゲンガン
Kun'yomi
もと

Example words

  • 根元ねもとroot; source; origin; foundation; base; principle
  • 地元じもと(1) home area; home town (2) local
  • 元首げんしゅruler; sovereign
  • 元気げんきhealth(y); robust; vigor; vigour; energy; vitality; vim; stamina; spirit; courage; pep
  • 元日がんじつNew Year's Day
  • 還元かんげんresolution; reduction; return to origins
  • 手元てもと(1) (money) on hand or at home; one's purse (handbag) (2) usual skill
  • 元来がんらいoriginally; primarily; essentially; logically; naturally