Reading

Kana: もとい
Romaji: motoi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

basis; foundation

Note: archaism
2

cause

Kanji

Readings: キ、 もと、 もとい
Meanings: fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

Example Sentences

(くち)(わざわ)いの(もと)
➥Out of the mouth comes evil.
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浪費(ろうひ)欠乏(けつぼう)のもと。
➥Waste makes want.
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失敗(しっぱい)成功(せいこう)のもと。
➥We learn by trial and error.
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これは基本(きほん)です。
➥These are the ABCs.
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怠惰(たいだ)悪徳(あくとく)のもと。
➥Idle hands are the devil's tool.
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税金(ぜいきん)収入(しゅうにゅう)(もと)づく。
➥Taxation is based on income.
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