本ほん家け本ほん元もとほんけほんもとじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounoriginal home; birthplace; originatoryojijukugo (four-character idiom)›Refers to the original source or birthplace of something, often used for traditions, arts, or products. Can also mean the originator or founder.この茶さ道どうの流りゅう派はは、京きょう都とが本ほん家け本ほん元もとです。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe original home of this tea ceremony school is Kyoto.彼かれはその技ぎ術じゅつの本ほん家け本ほん元もととして知しられている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe is known as the originator of that technique.