“Originally” in Japanese
Short answer
Originally in Japanese is “元々” (motomoto). Full meaning: 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).
Other ways to say “Originally” in Japanese
元来
ganrai originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually; in the first place, to begin with
本来
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
元は
motoha originally
元から
motokara originally, from the start, from the beginning
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)
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)
由来
yurai origin, source, history, derivation; originally, from the start, by nature
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)
がんらい
ganrai originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually; in the first place, to begin with
ほんらい
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
始めは
hajimeha at first, in the beginning, originally
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