Meaning of Japanese Word "元" (Moto)

Kanji in this word

Related words "元"

• 一元 (ichigen)unitary
• 元 (moto)cause, former, origin
• 元利 (ganri)principal and interest
• 元手 (motode)capital
• 元旦 (gantan)New Year's Day
• 元本 (gampon)capital, principal