元
Reading
Kana:
げん
Romaji:
gen
Definitions
1
unknown (e.g. in an equation)
(Mathematics)
2
element (of a set)
(Mathematics)
3
yuan (monetary unit of China)
4
Yuan dynasty (China)
Kanji
Readings: ゲン、 ガン、 もと
Meanings: beginning, former time, origin
Example Sentences
元
本、 素、 基
Reading
Kana:
もと
Romaji:
moto
Definitions
1
origin; source
Note:
usu. 元
2
base; basis; foundation; root
Note:
esp. 基
3
cause
Note:
also 因, 原
4
ingredient; material
Note:
esp. 素
5
(somebody's) side; (somebody's) location
Note: Only 元
6
original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
7
(plant) root; (tree) trunk
8
first section of a waka
See also:
和歌
9
counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)
Note: Only 本
10
handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip
Kanji
Readings: ゲン、 ガン、 もと
Meanings: beginning, former time, origin
Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Readings: ソ、 ス、 もと
Meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
Readings: キ、 もと、 もとい
Meanings: fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation