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[もと(元)·は·と·い(言)·え·ば]
motohatoieba
expression

Alternate Written Forms:

[もとはとい(言)·え·ば]
motohatoieba
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Root Words:

[もと(元) + は + と + い(言)·え·ば]
moto + ha + to + ieba

English Meaning(s) for 元はと言えば

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
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Meanings for each kanji in 元はと言えば

» beginning; former time; origin
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Sample Sentences for 元はと言えば

When you think about it, it's all Kenny's fault for being so obtuse.
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