JLPT N3 Intermediate
本来
originally; essentially; by nature; proper state
Readings
1 Adverb, Noun (used with の)
"Originally" / "Supposed to be"
Describes a primary intention or initial condition that differs from the current reality.
Example
この 建物 は 本来 、 美術館 として 建てられました 。
This building was originally built as an art museum.
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2 Adverb, Noun (used with の)
"Essentially" / "By nature"
Designates the essential nature of a subject or the normative state in which it should exist.
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