Meaning of 元々 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
元々, 本々, 元元, 本本JLPT 2
-
Kana Readingもともと
-
Romajimotomoto
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- originally; by nature; from the start
-
Example Sentences
元々, 本々, 元元, 本本, もともと used in context
-
「服汚れるでしょ」「それはノープロブレム。もともとあんまり綺麗じゃないし」
You'll get your clothes dirty. "No worries. They weren't very clean in the first place."
-
彼らは西洋人がやってくる以前から、もともと住んでいたニュージランド人なのです。
They were the native New Zealanders before the Western people came.
-
They destroyed the native civilization.
-
Originally they were farmers.
-
He persisted in accomplishing his original plan.
-
He persisted in accomplishing his original plan.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
On: ホン
Kun: もと
5 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal