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Definition and meaning of 元来 - がんらい in Japanese

がんらい元来
ganrai

N4

1.originally, essentially

Adverb

彼は元来、真面目な人です。
He is essentially a serious person.
げんらい元来
genrai

N4

1.fundamentally or inherently.

Adverb (fukushi)

彼は元来、優しい性格です。
He is originally of a gentle nature.
元来、彼女は芸術に興味があります。
Originally, she is interested in art.
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2.originally or from the beginning.

Adverb (fukushi)

元来、彼女は優しい人だ。
Originally, she was a kind person.
彼の元来の夢は医者になることだった。
His original dream was to become a doctor.
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はなび

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hanabi

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