# 元

> 元: origin, foundation, source, beginning, former, element

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- **On'yomi readings**: ゲン, ガン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: もと
- **Meanings**: origin, foundation, source, beginning, former, element

## Notes

This character represents a person with an emphasized head, symbolizing the origin or source. It is widely used in compounds like genki (health/energy) and ganjitsu (New Year's Day). It is a JLPT N5 kanji that often denotes something original or formal.