もとより
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もとより
1
from the beginning; from the first; all along; originally
Examples
もとより私は最悪の事態を覚悟していた。
From the outset I was prepared for the worst.
2
of course
Examples
もとよりそんなことは承知の上だ。
Of course I am aware of that.
3
Usu. as ...はもとより...も
not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...; to say nothing of ...
Examples
低賃金、劣悪な労働条件、一方的な首切りなどの経済・労働問題はもとより、各種の人道的問題までも引き起こしている。
Of course, they are suffering from terrible working conditions such as low wages and arbitrary layoffs, as well as from various forms of discrimination.
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
固
8 strokes
Frequency: 750
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
harden
set
clot
curdle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.める
かた.まる
かた.まり
かた.い
素
10 strokes
Frequency: 660
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
elementary
principle
naked
uncovered
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ス
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
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