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[がん(元)·らい(来)]
ganrai
adverb

English Meaning(s) for 元来

adverb
  1. originally; essentially; naturally; by nature; really; actually
  2. in the first place; to begin with
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Definition and Synonyms for 元来

Fundamentally in essence
Synonyms: だいたい, 元来, 基本的, 基本的に, 基礎的, 本質的, 由来
Earlier before now
Synonyms: まず, はじめに, もともと, もとより, まずもって, 元来, 最初, 第一
By Nature through inherent nature
Synonyms: 元来, 天然, 天然に, 根から, 根っから, 生まれつき, 生まれつく, 生まれながら, 生得
Fundamentally at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
Synonyms: だいたい, 元来, 基本的, 基本的に, 基礎的, 本質的, 由来

Meanings for each kanji in 元来

» beginning; former time; origin
» come; due; next; cause; become

Stroke Order Diagrams for 元来

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Sample Sentences for 元来

Football originally meant "a game played with a ball on foot" - unlike a game played on horseback, such as polo.
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