noun
the original; original item
Refers to the actual physical object itself, as opposed to a copy, reproduction, or representation. Often used in contexts like art, documents, or specimens.
この絵は原物と見分けがつかないほど精巧な複製だ。
This painting is such an exquisite reproduction that it's indistinguishable from the original.
契約書の原物は金庫に保管してあります。
The original of the contract is kept in the safe.
Compound of 原 (gen, 'original') and 物 (butsu, 'thing').