Vocab Info
N3 Adverb, Noun, No-adjective
本来originally, primarily, essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself, proper, legal
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, Noun, No-adjective
1.
originally, primarily
Adverb, Noun, No-adjective
2.
essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself
No-adjective, Noun
3.
proper, rightful, legal, normal
All Forms
本来 【ほんらい】
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ん
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あなたが働く本来の目的は何?
What is your original purpose for working?
本来謝るべきなのはあなたの方です。
Naturally, you ought to be the one apologizing.
緊張すると本来の力が出せなくなってしまいます。
When I get nervous, I can't bring out my natural abilities.
じゃあ、どんな時でも本来の力を発揮するにはどうすれば良いの?
So, how can one bring out their true abilities at all times?
上司:「それは本来君の仕事なのだから、私に頼むのは最後の手段にしなさい。」
Manager: ‘Since that is originally your responsibility, asking me should be a last resort.’
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