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Meaning of (もとい) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
もとい
Romaji
motoi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    basis; foundation
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    cause


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: もと, もとい

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