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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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