noun

  1. origin, source. Usu. 元.
  2. base, basis, foundation, root. Esp. 基.
  3. cause. Also 因, 原.
  4. ingredient, material, base, mix, stock. Esp. 素.
  5. (someone's) side, (someone's) location.
  6. original cost (or capital, principal, etc.).
  7. (plant) root, (tree) trunk.
  8. first section of a waka.

counter

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

noun

  1. handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.), grip.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
もと
もと
もと
もと

Contained Kanji Breakdown

beginning, former time, origin
ゲン もと ガン (2nd, N4)
two, two radical (no. 7)
ニ ふた ふだ (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)