The kanji character 元 primarily conveys the meanings of "origin," "beginning," "source," or "foundation." It can also signify "former," "original," or "first." It often relates to a starting point, the root of something, or a state of being at the beginning. It also can refer to someone's energy or health.

・On-yomi (音読み): ゲン (gen), ガン (gan) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): もと (moto)

⚫︎ 元気 (genki) Translation: Healthy; energetic; in good spirits. ⚫︎ 元旦 (gantan) Translation: New Year's Day. ⚫︎ 元彼 (moto kare) Translation: Ex-boyfriend.

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The kanji 元 is a pictograph. It depicts a person with a large head, representing the "head" or the beginning of something. Over time, the character evolved to symbolize the source, origin, or beginning. The top part is a variation of the character 二 (two) and the bottom part resembles a human, symbolizing the "head".