Vocabulary
What does 元々 (もともと, motomoto) mean?
元々 (もともと, motomoto) means originally, from the start.
Quick facts| Reading | もともと |
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| Romaji | motomoto |
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| Part of speech | adverb, no-adjective |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmotomoto
originally, from the start
- 1adverb · no-adjective originally; from the start; from the beginning
- 2na-adjective · noun none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
Example sentences
この土地は元々畑だった。
This land was originally a field.
彼は元々医者になりたかった。
He originally wanted to become a doctor.
