本来

Meanings

1. Adverb · Noun · No-adjective

   originally; primarily

2. Adverb · Noun · No-adjective

   essentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself

3. No-adjective · Noun

   proper; rightful; legal; normal

In Spanish

1. originalmente

Kanji in this word

• 本
• 来

Example sentences

• この詩しは本来ほんらいフランス語ごで書かかれていた。

  This poem was originally written in French.

  Este poema fue escrito originalmente en francés.

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• 競争きょうそうは本来ほんらい悪わるいものではない。

  Competition is not by nature evil.

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