What does the kanji 元 mean?

The kanji 元 (moto) means "beginning, former time, origin". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "moto"?

"moto" is written with the kanji 元, meaning "beginning, former time, origin". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) げん (gen), がん (gan), kunyomi (native Japanese) もと (moto). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 元?

Write 元 ("beginning") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.