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Kanji Detail for 元 - "origin, beginning, former, ex"

  • Meaning

    元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

    1. Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.

    2. Beginning, Start - The first or initial point of something.

    3. Head, Chief - A leader or person in charge.

    4. Long, Elder - An older or more experienced person.

    5. People, Crowd - A group of people.

    6. Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.

    7. Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

    8. Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.

  • Onyomitip
  • Kunyomitip
  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

Sentences including

  • This is all the money i have.

  • He looked well.

  • The home team won.

  • She looked better than last time.

  • He looks well.

  • She was a strong , fast runner then.

  • I was a healthy child.

  • I haven't my dictionary at hand.

  • How is your family?

  • We had five dollars left between us.

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