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What does 素 (もと, moto) mean?

素 (もと, moto) means base, foundation, raw material.

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Readingもと
Romajimoto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
もと
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmoto

base, foundation, raw material

Example sentences

  • I think a smile is the source of happiness.

  • If you use a soup base, it's easy to make.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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