JMdict: 2078990
元も子もない 【もともこもない】
- [exp,adj-i] losing everything; suffering a total loss; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元 | Beginning, Former Time, Origin | ゲン, ガン | もと |
| 子 | Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | シ, ス, ツ | こ, -こ, ね |