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元はと言えば

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 元はと言えば.

Dictionary

Entry

元はと言えばもとはと言えばもとはといえばExpressionFreq #26257
1

when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

beginning, former time, origin

4 strokesFrequency 192JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ゲンガン

Kun

もと

Nanori

ちかはじめはるゆきよし

say, word

7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゲンゴン

Kun

い.うこと

Nanori

とき

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