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元々
motomoto
Description
「元々」は、始めからずっとそうだった、という意味を表す言葉です。
"元々" is a word that means something has been that way from the beginning.
何かが変わる前の、最初の状態について話すときによく使います。
It is often used when talking about the original state before something changes.
Meanings
元々motomoto
originally; from the beginning; by nature
ここは元々公園でした。
This place was originally a park.
元々motomoto
as it was before; no gain and no loss
だめでも元々だから、やってみよう。
Even if it fails, it was worth a try, so let's do it.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 元 (origin, source), emphasizing the original or initial state.
- Nuance
元々 stresses a natural or pre-existing condition; 本来 sounds slightly more formal.
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