元

unknown (e.g. in an equation); element (of a set); yuan (monetary unit of China); Yuan dynasty (China)

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 for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry); handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip

home area; home town; local

originally; by nature; from the start

dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)

former; ex-

first year (of a specific reign)

pre-era; BC; BCE

ruler; sovereign

lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited; healthy; well; fit; in good health