元々
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Base adverb form. Used to indicate something's original state, inherent nature, or starting point. Example: 『元々ここに住んでいた』 (motomoto koko ni sunde ita, 'I originally lived here').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are cleaning out Ken's old apartment and discussing the original purpose of some furniture they found.
元々
もともと
originally / by nature / from the start
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'moto-moto' (元々) engine that's been running from the start — it's the original model! 'Moto-moto' sounds like 'motor motor' that's been there originally.
Cultural Note
『元々』 (motomoto) is often used in conversations to explain inherent qualities or original states, such as in stories or when describing someone's personality traits from birth.
Forms
Base: 元々Base adverb form. Used to indicate something's original state, inherent nature, or starting point. Example: 『元々ここに住んでいた』 (motomoto koko ni sunde ita, 'I originally lived here').