本 [もと] /(n) (1) origin/source/(2) base/basis/foundation/root/(3) cause/(4) ingredient/material/(5) original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)/(6) (plant) root/(tree) trunk/(7) first section of a waka/(ctr) (8) counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)/(n) (9) handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.)/grip/(P)/ |