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VocabJLPT N1

originally

Adverb

Definitions

1. originally
2. essentially
3. in the first place

This adverb means "originally" or "by nature," used to describe what something was like from the beginning or what its inherent character is. It often appears in formal writing or speech to emphasize that a current situation differs from the original state.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"This town was originally rich in water," the guide told us.

Sentence 2

Hey, what kind of work did you originally want to do?

Sentence 3

He calls himself "naturally cautious," then does something reckless anyway.

Sentence 4

The official statement read, "damage exceeding the originally anticipated scope."

Sentence 5

And yet, art was always meant to allow freedom of interpretation.