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元 means 'origin' or 'original'
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On
ゲン ガン
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Name ちか はじめ はる ゆき よし
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 元 is used 21 times, read 3 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 元 is used 378 times, read 3 ways.
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ゲン
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'na' adjective, noun
1. lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited2. healthy; well; fit; in good health
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ガン
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
first year (of a specific reign)(click the word for examples and links)
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