もとへ

interjection

as you were; return to original position

Used as a command in drills, calisthenics, or military contexts to order a return to the starting posture.

• 教きょう官かんが「もとへ！」と叫さけぶと、全ぜん員いんが元もとの姿し勢せいに戻もどった。

  When the instructor shouted 'Moto e!', everyone returned to their original position.

interjection

er, rather; I mean

Used in speech to correct oneself, similar to 'I mean' or 'rather' when rephrasing a statement.

• 明日あした、いや、もとへ、明後日あさってにお会あいしましょう。

  Tomorrow—no, I mean, the day after tomorrow—let's meet.