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N1 Adverb
元来originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally
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Adverb
1.
originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually
Adverb
2.
in the first place, to begin with
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元来 【がんらい】
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この土地は元来我が家の所有地である。
This land was originally owned by our family. {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}
元来、人間の生きる意味とは何なのだろうか?
Essentially, what might be the meaning of human life? {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}
この腕時計は元来祖父の物なので、とても古いです。
This wristwatch was originally my grandfather's, so it's very old. {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}
元来、人間にとっての幸福とは、そして不幸とは何なのでしょうか?
Originally, what is happiness and unhappiness for humans? {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}
元来病弱な彼女に言わせれば、健康な体があるだけで恵まれているそうです。
According to her, who has always been weak, just having a healthy body is essentially a blessing. {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}
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