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N1 Adverb

元来(がんらい)originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually

    2. 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(とち)元来(がんらい)()()所有(しょゆう)()である。

      This land was originally owned by our family. {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}

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      元来(がんらい)人間(にんげん)()きる意味(いみ)とは(なん)なのだろうか?

      Essentially, what might be the meaning of human life? {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}

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      この腕時計(うでどけい)元来(がんらい)祖父(そふ)(もの)なので、とても(ふる)いです。

      This wristwatch was originally my grandfather's, so it's very old. {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}

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      元来(がんらい)人間(にんげん)にとっての幸福(こうふく)とは、そして不幸(ふこう)とは(なん)なのでしょうか?

      Originally, what is happiness and unhappiness for humans? {originally, primarily, essentially, logically, naturally}

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      元来(がんらい)病弱(びょうじゃく)彼女(かのじょ)()わせれば、健康(けんこう)(からだ)があるだけで(めぐ)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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