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もと

origin

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MM - #3866 Common N3
noun

1. Origin; Source

2. Base; Basis; Foundation; Root

3. Cause

4. Ingredient; Material

5. (somebody's) side; (somebody's) location Only applies to 元.

6. Original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)

7. (plant) root; (tree) trunk

8. First section of a waka See also 和歌.

counter

9. Counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry) Only applies to 本.

noun

10. Handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); Grip

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MM - #3866 Common N3

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