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Words — 1 found

もともと 元々
Common word JLPT N2 Links
Adverb (fukushi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature​Usually written using kana alone
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun
2. none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)​Usually written using kana alone, usu. as 〜て(も)もともと, 〜でもともと, etc.
Other forms
元元 【もともと】、本本 【もともと】、本々 【もともと】
Notes
本本: Rarely-used kanji form. 本々: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Sentences — 14 found

  • jreibun/708/1
      もともと
    • インテリそうインテリ層
      • をターゲットに出版された経済学の
    • ほん本
      • だったが、現代社会の深層に迫るものとネットで話題を呼び、
    • またたくまにまたたく間
      • にベストセラーとなった。
    Originally, an economics book was published with the intelligentsia as target readers. However, due to the online buzz, the book became a bestseller in no time at all as it delved into issues residing deeply within our modern society. — Jreibun
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Names — 1 found

もともと 【元本】
Family or surname
1. Motomoto​