Word details
元
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 元.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Mathematics
unknown (e.g. in an equation)
2
Mathematics
element (of a set)
3
yuan (monetary unit of China)
4
New Taiwan dollar
5
Historical term
Yuan dynasty (of China; 1271-1368); Yüan dynasty; Mongol dynasty
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
元
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
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