元 — origin; former
元 means “origin; former”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 4 strokes. On'yomi: ゲン (gen), ガン (gan). Kun'yomi: もと (moto). You'll see it in words such as 元 (moto, “origin; former”).
元
- Meaning
- origin; former
- On'yomi
- ゲン (gen), ガン (gan)
- Kun'yomi
- もと (moto)
- Strokes
- 4
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Big ideas
How to remember 元
Two (二) legs (儿) planted where you started: the origin.
Parts: 二 two · 儿 legs
Words with 元
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 元 | もと moto kun | origin; former |