Honrai

JLPT N2

本来 (Honrai) is a Japanese adverb meaning “originally, primarily, essentially, intrinsically”.

Meanings

  1. adverb, noun, adjectival nounoriginally; primarily
  2. adverb, noun, adjectival nounessentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature; in (and of) itself
  3. adjectival noun, nounproper; rightful; legal; normal

Examples

  • Love is by nature blind.

  • He is basically a nice man.

  • This is harmless in itself.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 本来

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