もと
Meanings
Noun
1. base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair)
2. root (e.g. of a problem); source
Kanji used
root
book
Pitch accent
もと
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Composed of
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material