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元
This is the kanji for the Chinese currency, the yuan. It can also mean
origin or foundation.
on readings:
kun readings:
examples:
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元首
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genshu |
sovereign, ruler |
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家元
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iemoto |
head (of a family or school) |
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紀元
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kigen |
era |
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紀元後
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kigengo |
A.D. |
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紀元前
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kigenzen |
B.C. |
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湯元
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yumoto |
source of a hot spring |
links:
Wiktionary
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