Definition: 意味
originally, by nature, from the start
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 元々 (もともと) (motomoto) – Meaning: originally; by nature; from the start.
Type: Adverb
Level: JLPT N2 Vocabulary
元々 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
人間は元々動物だ。
にんげんはもともとどうぶつだ。
ningen wa motomoto doubutus da.
Man is originally an animal.
Example #2
この小説は、元々は作者が娘のために書きました。
このしょうせつは、もともとはさくしゃがむすめのためにかきました。
kono shousetsu wa, motomoto sakusha ga musume no tame ni kakimashita.
The author of this novel originally wrote it for his daughter.
Example #3
元々は砂糖ではなく塩を味付けに使っていた。
もともとはさとうではなくしおをあじつけにつかっていた。
motomoto wa satou de wa naku shio wo ajitsuke ni tukatteita.
Originally, salt was used for flavoring instead of sugar.
Example #4
この建物は、元々は病院でしたが、それを学校に改装したそうです。
このたてものは、もともとはびょういんでしたが、それをがっこうにかいそうしたそうです。
kono tatemono wa, motomoto wa byouin deshita ga, sore wo gakkou ni kaisou shita sou desu.
This building was originally a hospital, but it was converted into a school apparently.
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