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もとる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もとる.
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1
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
Examples
やってしまったことは元に戻らない。
What is done cannot be undone.
医師が患者の秘密を漏らすのは道義にもとる。
It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.
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