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N3 Adverb, Noun, No-adjective

本来(ほんらい)originally, primarily, essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself, proper, legal

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb, Noun, No-adjective

      1.

      originally, primarily

    2. Adverb, Noun, No-adjective

      2.

      essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself

    3. No-adjective, Noun

      3.

      proper, rightful, legal, normal

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    本来 【ほんらい】

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      あなたが(はたら)本来(ほんらい)目的(もくてき)(なに)

      What is your original purpose for working?

      • N3

      本来(ほんらい)(あやま)るべきなのはあなたの(ほう)です。

      Naturally, you ought to be the one apologizing.

      • N3

      緊張(きんちょう)すると本来(ほんらい)(ちから)()せなくなってしまいます。

      When I get nervous, I can't bring out my natural abilities.

      • N3

      じゃあ、どんな(とき)でも本来(ほんらい)(ちから)発揮(はっき)するにはどうすれば()いの?

      So, how can one bring out their true abilities at all times?

      • N3

      上司(じょうし):「それは本来(ほんらい)(きみ)仕事(しごと)なのだから、(わたし)(たの)むのは最後(さいご)手段(しゅだん)にしなさい。」

      Manager: ‘Since that is originally your responsibility, asking me should be a last resort.’

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