original

(one/line radical) + (pi)
★★★★★
4 strokes
DUPE

Onyomi

GEN

Mnemonic

All pie comes from one original pie - the First Pie of the scriptures. Someday this pie will be Born AGAIN, and that's what we call the apiecalypse.

Kunyomi

もと originally (see below!) NUBI
★★★☆☆

Jukugo

元気(げんき)

cheerful ★★★★★ CCW
(original) + (mood) = 元気 (cheerful)

cheerful, energetic. Doesn't matter if it's totally forced.

元々(もともと)

originally ★★★★☆

(もと) XXX

former ★★★★☆ PRE

PREFIX meaning "former XXX' (ex-boyfriend, former prime minister, etc.)

足元(あしもと)

at your feet ★★☆☆☆ KUNKUN
(foot/ be enough) + (original) = 足元 (at your feet)

right at your feet, right in front of you. often seen on 'watch your step!' signs)

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Synonyms

cheer up
勇気付ける    励ます    元気を出させる    慰める   
former
元    旧    従来の    基