素 (もと): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

素 (もと) means element / basis / origin.

See example sentences below.

素 at a glance

素

もとmoto

N3noun

element / basis / origin

素もとmotoN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

element / basis / origin

Example 1

この料理のもとは新鮮な野菜です。

Translation

The basis of this dish is fresh vegetables.

Example 2

問題のもとをよく考えましょう。

Translation

Let's think carefully about the origin of the problem.