素
もと
moto
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
素 is the kanji for "Elementary". A common reading is もと (moto). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Elementary
Also : Naked · Principle · Uncovered
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Readings
kunもと/ motoonそ/ soonす/ su
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
龶糸
Example Sentences
素晴らしい景色だ。
すばらしいけしきだ。
It's a wonderful view.
彼は素直な性格だ。
かれはすなおなせいかくだ。
He has a straightforward personality.
Vocabulary using 素
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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