下
N5もと
許
[moto]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); in (e.g. the name of ...)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(someone's) side; (someone's) location
Other Readings
「下」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
先生のもとで学んでいる。
I am studying under the teacher.
厳しい規則のもとで仕事をしている。
I work under strict rules.
彼のもとには全国から多くの弟子が集まってきた。
Many disciples gathered from all over the country under him.