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元
もと
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Origin, original; former
moto
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana
もと
Romaji
moto
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What does 元 mean in Japanese?
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The word 元 (もと) means "origin, original; former" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 元?
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元 is read as もと (romaji: moto). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 元?
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元 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 元 quickly?
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Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
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