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げん
unknown (e.g. in an equation); element (of a set); yuan (monetary unit of China); Yuan dynasty (China)
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旧、故
もと
former; ex-
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本、素、基
もと
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
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元年

がんねん
first year (of a specific reign)
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地元

じもと
home area; home town; local
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紀元前

きげんぜん
pre-era; BC; BCE
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元々

本々、元元、本本
もともと
originally; by nature; from the start
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元首

げんしゅ
ruler; sovereign
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次元

じげん
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
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元気

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