本来
Part of Speech
Adverb
Meaning
originally; primarily; by nature
Example Sentences
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本来なら、今日は卒業式のはずだった。Originally, it was supposed to be a graduation ceremony today.
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本来の島田さんは、人の悪口なんて言わない人だ。Shimada-san is a person who originally doesn't speak ill of others.
Tags
JLPT N2