元
N3もと
旧故
[moto]
Meanings
1.No-adjNounPrefix
former; ex-; past; one-time
2.NounNo-adj
earlier times; the past; previous state
3.NounAdverb
formerly; previously; originally; before
Other Readings
「元」 has other readings with different meanings.
Examples
火の元には気を付けてください。
Please be careful with fire sources.
使ったら元の場所に戻した方がいい。
You should return it to its original place.
彼は元プロサッカー選手として活躍していた。
He is a former professional soccer player.