元 kanji: meaning “beginning”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N44 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- beginning
- On'yomi
- ゲン、ガン
- Kun'yomi
- もと
Picture story to remember 元
Every journey has a beginning: two 二 legs (儿) step out the door.
Parts in this story:二
How to write 元: stroke order
元 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 元
- 元気げんきhealthy, energetic
- 元もとorigin, source
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