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Origin

Meaning

Primary

Origin

Secondary

Ex, Former

Word Type

noun, prefix

Reading

もと

Notes

Groups

    • Origin, Ex, Former

    • 根本 Root, Source, Origin, Foundation

    • 由来 Origin, Source, Coming From

    • Origin, Source, Ground Spring

    • 発祥 Origin

Remarks

  • 源 is fancier than 元, so it's the longer みなもと reading.

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