元

Written & reading forms

Also written 本、素、基

Meanings

1. 01

   Noun

   origin; source

   usu. 元

2. 02

   Noun

   base; basis; foundation; root

   esp. 基

3. 03

   Noun

   cause

   also 因, 原

4. 04

   Noun

   ingredient; material; base; mix; stock

   esp. 素

5. 05

   Noun

   (someone's) side; (someone's) location

6. 06

   Noun

   original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)

7. 07

   Noun

   (plant) root; (tree) trunk

8. 08

   Noun

   first section of a waka

9. 09

   Counter

   counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)

10. 10

    Noun

    handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip

Pitch accent

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