“From the beginning” in Japanese
Short answer
From the beginning in Japanese is “元より” (motoyori). Full meaning: from the beginning, from the first, all along, originally; of course; not to mention ..., not only ... but also ..., to say nothing of ....
Other ways to say “From the beginning” in Japanese
一から
ichikara from the beginning, from scratch
頭から
atamakara from the beginning, without hesitation, flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely, completely
初めから
hajimekara from the beginning
元々
motomoto originally, from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, by nature; none the worse (for), (coming out) even, in the same position (as before)
端から
hanakara from the start, from the beginning, from the outset; every last one, one and all, from A to Z; as soon as, right after, no sooner (than)
土台
dodai foundation, base, basis; from the beginning, from the outset, by nature
元から
motokara originally, from the start, from the beginning
もともと
motomoto originally, from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, by nature; none the worse (for), (coming out) even, in the same position (as before)
モトモト
motomoto originally, from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, by nature; none the worse (for), (coming out) even, in the same position (as before)
元元
motomoto originally, from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, by nature; none the worse (for), (coming out) even, in the same position (as before)
どだい
dodai foundation, base, basis; from the beginning, from the outset, by nature
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