元もと手で

noun

capital; funds; seed money

Money or resources used to start a business, investment, or venture. Often implies the initial stake needed to generate returns.

• 起き業ぎょうするには元もと手でが必ひつ要ようだ。

  You need capital to start a business.

• 彼かれは少すくない元もと手でで大おおきな利り益えきを上あげた。

  He made a large profit with a small amount of seed money.

noun

asset; resource

Figurative use: something that serves as a foundation or advantage for future success, such as skills, knowledge, or connections.

• 語ご学がく力りょくは海かい外がいで働はたらくための元もと手でになる。

  Language skills can be an asset for working abroad.