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元 (moto) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

元

moto

former, ex-

JLPT 1

Details

Romaji	moto
Meanings	former, ex-
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 5
Frequency	#390 most common

Words Containing 元

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
還元する	kangen suru	to reduce (chemistry); to return	JLPT 1
元素	genso	element (chemistry)	JLPT 1
還元	kangen	reduction (chemistry)	JLPT 1
元金	gankin	principal (money)	JLPT 1
元利	ganri	principal and interest	JLPT 1
紀元	kigen	era, epoch	JLPT 1
元来	ganrai	originally, by nature	JLPT 1
元々	motomoto	originally, from the start	JLPT 1
元請け	motouke	prime contractor	JLPT 2
元	moto	former; ex-	JLPT 2
元本	ganpon	principal; capital	JLPT 2
元気	genki	healthy; energetic	JLPT 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 元 mean in Japanese?

元 (moto) means "former, ex-" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 5.

How many strokes does 元 have?

Stroke count information for 元 is being updated.

What is the radical of 元?

Radical information for 元 is being updated.

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