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元
もと
はと
言
い
えば
Meanings
Expression
1. when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
Alt. forms
元
もと
はと
言
い
えば
62%
もとはといえば
22%
もとはと
言
い
えば
14%
Kanji used
元
origin
言
say
Top 26300
Used in: 515
Composed of
元
もと
は
originally
と
言
い
えば
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...