Vocab Info
N3 Adverb, Noun, の-adjective
本来originally, primarily, essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself, proper, legal
Dictionary Definition
Common
- Adverb, Noun, の-adjective - 1. - originally, primarily 
- 2. - essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself 
 
- の-adjective, Noun - 3. - proper, rightful, legal, normal 
 
All Forms
本来 【ほんらい】
Details
- ほ 
- ん 
- ら 
- い 
 
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Examples
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- あなたが働く本来の目的は何? - What is your original purpose for working? - N3
 
- 本来謝るべきなのはあなたの方です。 - Naturally, you ought to be the one apologizing. - N3
 
- 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. - N3
 
- 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? - N3
 
- 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.’ - N2
 
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