元

What does 元 mean in English?

1. origin; source(n)
2. base; basis; foundation; root(n)
3. cause(n)
4. ingredient; material(n)
5. (somebody's) side; (somebody's) location(n)
6. original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)(n)
7. (plant) root; (tree) trunk(n)
8. first section of a waka(n)
9. counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)(ctr)
10. handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip(n)