JLPT N3 Intermediate
元
Origin, source, foundation, or former state.
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1 Noun
Origin / Source / Base
Indicates the root cause, initial capital, or raw material that serves as the foundation for something.
Example
この 映画 は 、 有名 な 小説 を 元 に し て い ます 。
This movie is based on a famous novel.
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2 Noun (used like a prefix)
Former / Original
Functions as a prefix to indicate a previous status, role, or relationship that has ended.
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