もともと
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もともと
1
Adverb (fukushi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
Examples
彼らは元々あった文明を破壊した。
They destroyed the native civilization.
2
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun; Usu. as 〜て(も)もともと, 〜でもともと, etc.
none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
Kanji in this Word
元
4 strokes
Frequency: 192
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
beginning
former time
origin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はじめ
はる
ゆき
よし
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
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