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もと

許

[moto]

Meanings

1.Noun

under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.)

2.Noun

under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath

3.Noun

with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); in (e.g. the name of ...)

4.Noun

(someone's) side; (someone's) location

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.