本来
N2ほんらい
[honrai]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
originally; primarily
2.adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
essentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself
3.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
proper; rightful; legal; normal
Example Sentences
仕事に追われて本来の目的を忘れてはいけない。
We must not forget the original purpose.
スケジュール通りなら本来は彼が来るはずだった。
Originally, he was supposed to come.
調べてみるとこの言葉は本来違う意味で使われていた。
This word originally had a different meaning.