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元, 本, 素, 基

もと

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  • origin
  • source
  • base
  • basis
  • foundation
  • root
  • cause
  • ingredient
  • material
  • (somebody's) side
  • (somebody's) location
  • original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
  • (plant) root
  • (tree) trunk
  • first section of a waka
counter
  • counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  • handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.)
  • grip

Related Kanji

元 beginning, former time, origin
本 book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
素 elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
基 fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

Example Sentences

性能のよさとデザインの優美さが両々相まって本機種の声価を高めてきた。
The high performance and the elegant design of this model have combined to give it a high reputation.
私たちは人をその人の人格を基に判断しようと考えるかもしれないが、それらは一見したところでははっきりわからないものである。
Although we may intend to judge a person on the basis of his or her personal qualities, they are not visible at first sight.
その事務員は過労がもとで死んだ。
The clerk died from overwork.
やってしまったことは元に戻らない。
What is done cannot be undone.
ウイスキーを１本持っています。
I have a bottle of whiskey.