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VocabJLPT N3
originally
AdverbNounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. originally
  2. 2. primarily
  3. 3. essentially
  4. 4. proper
This adverb or noun means "originally," "by nature," or "in principle," and is used to describe what something is supposed to be or how things should ideally be. It often implies a contrast between the ideal or original state and the current reality.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "I originally wanted to leave this to you," and my heart swelled!

Sentence 2

Cooking is supposed to be fun, but today it just feels like a chore.

Sentence 3

Doesn't this photo look a little off from the original color?

Sentence 4

My senpai laughed and said, "That was originally my job, you know."

Sentence 5

So the thing is, that's not actually where the problem lies.