元
N3もと
旧故
[moto]
Definitions
1.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun, used as a prefix
former; ex-; past; one-time
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
earlier times; the past; previous state
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
formerly; previously; originally; before
Other Readings
「元」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
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.