元々 もともと
motomoto

Adverb
no-Adjective

1. originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

Usually Written in Kana
かれらは元々 もともとあった文明 ぶんめい破壊 はかいした。
karerawa motomoto atta bummēo hakai shita.
They destroyed the native civilization.
Noun
na-Adjective

2. none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)

Usually Written in Kana
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