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[ほん(本)·らい(来)]
honrai
no adjective, noun, adverb

English Meaning(s) for 本来

noun, no adjective, adverb
  1. originally; primarily
  2. essentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself
no adjective, noun, adverb
  1. proper; rightful; legal; normal
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Definition and Synonyms for 本来

Per Se with respect to its inherent nature
Synonyms: 本来, 本質的, それ自体

Meanings for each kanji in 本来

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» come; due; next; cause; become

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Sample Sentences for 本来

Seen close-up, things have a way of showing their defects, their innate ugliness.
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Competition is not by nature evil.
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This substance is not poisonous in itself.
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People will gradually lose sight of the original purpose.
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Diamond is essentially hard.
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