もと (moto)

(1) origin,original,(2) former

  • JLPT N3
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #436 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

(もと, moto) is a JLPT N3 noun meaning “(1) origin,original,(2) former”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

あの ひと卓球たっきゅうもと 選手せんしゅです。

That person is a former table tennis player.

先生はお元気かな。

I wonder if my teacher is in good health.

彼女かのじょはいつも 元気げんきだ。

She's always full of energy.

母はまだとても元気なの。

My mother is still quite fine.