本ほん家け本ほん元もとMeaningsNoun1. original home; birthplace; originator (Yojijukugo)Kanji used本book家house元originPitch accentほんけほんもとComposed of本ほん家けhead house; main family; founder (of a certain school, style, etc.); originator; birthplaceNoun本ほん元もとorigin; main branch of familyNoun