元

旧、 故

Reading

Kana: もと

Romaji: moto

Definition

noun

adj-no

n-adv

n-pref

1

former; ex-

Kanji

元

Readings: ゲン、 ガン、 もと

Meanings: beginning, former time, origin

旧

Readings: キュウ、 ふる.い、 もと

Meanings: old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-

故

Readings: コ、 ゆえ、 ふる.い、 もと

Meanings: happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently

Example Sentences

元気(げんき)？

➥How are you?

お元気(げんき)で！

➥Good luck to you!

元気(げんき)ないね。

➥You seem to be a little under the weather.

元気(げんき)でね。

➥Good luck.

元気(げんき)出(だ)して。

➥Cheer up!

元気(げんき)ですか。

➥How are you doing?