Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

もとNounFreq #17975
1

sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve

2

vicinity (esp. of a bridge)

Examples
橋のたもとに着いてから橋を渡れ。
Don't cross your bridges before you come to them.
3

foot of a mountain; base of a mountain

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sleeve, foot (of hill), edge

9 strokes

On

ベイケツ

Kun

たまとたもと

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