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火の元 【ひのもと】

  1. [exp,n] place where fire is likely to break out; possible cause of a fire
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
火 Fire カ ひ, -び, ほ-
元 Beginning, Former Time, Origin ゲン, ガン もと