Word
元々
もともと
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Adverb · No-adjective
originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
- Na-adjective · Noun
none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
In Spanish
originalmente; por naturaleza; desde el principio
- Other forms
- 元元、本本、本々
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼らはもともと農業をやっていました。
Originally they were farmers.
Ellos originalmente eran granjeros.
Tatoeba #97610(opens in a new tab)彼らは元々あった文明を破壊した。
They destroyed the native civilization.
Tatoeba #97238(opens in a new tab)