故
N1もと
元旧
[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
「故」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
故あって詳しいことは今は言えない。
For certain reasons, I cannot say the details.
故なくして罰を受けることはない。
One does not receive punishment without cause.
何の故か分からず不安な気持ちになった。
I became anxious not knowing the reason.