original spelling; spelling in the original language/script
Refers to the spelling of a word in its language of origin or script, as opposed to a transliteration or adapted form. Often used in linguistic or dictionary contexts.
See also: 原綴
I look up the original spelling of a loanword.
In this dictionary, the original spelling is shown next to the headword.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; this is an alternative written form.
Compound of 原 (gen, 'original') and 綴り (tsuzuri, 'spelling'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is transparently formed from these components.