Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

originally; primarily; by nature

Example Sentences

  • 本来(ほんらい)なら、今日(きょう)卒業式(そつぎょうしき)のはずだった。
    Originally, it was supposed to be a graduation ceremony today.
  • 本来(ほんらい)島田(しまだ)さんは、(ひと)悪口(わるぐち)なんて()わない(ひと)だ。
    Shimada-san is a person who originally doesn't speak ill of others.

Tags

JLPT N2