もともと

originally

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Meanings

also 元々 · 元元

  1. adverb, takes の, usually in kana originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
  2. na-adjective, noun, usually in kana, usu. as 〜て(も)もともと, 〜でもともと, etc. none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)