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本来
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本来.
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Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
originally; primarily
Examples
この詩は本来フランス語で書かれていた。
This poem was originally written in French.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
essentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself
Examples
競争は本来悪いものではない。
Competition is not by nature evil.
3
proper; rightful; legal; normal
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