Meaning

Primary

Originally

Alternatives

Primarily, Essentially, Naturally

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You want to talk about the origin where something comes from. That's where it is from originally.

Reading

ほんらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 本来のすがた

    one's natural character

    本来の自分

    one's original self

    本来の力

    one's full potential

Context Sentences

これが、本来の村の名です。

This is the original name of the village.

本来はイタリアンレストランですが、ラーメンもあります。

Primarily it is an Italian restaurant, but they also have ramen.

本来はリモートワークですが、今日は本社にいます。

I usually work remote, but today I am at the head office.

Kanji Composition