故
N1もと
元旧
[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
「故」 has other readings with different meanings.
Examples
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.