本ほん来らい

adverb, noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

originally; primarily

Describes the original state, purpose, or intended nature of something, often contrasted with the current situation.

• 本ほん来らいの目もく的てきを忘わすれてはいけない。

  You must not forget the original purpose.

• この土と地ちは本ほん来らい、田たんぼだった。

  This land was originally a rice paddy.

adverb, noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

essentially; intrinsically; by nature

Refers to the inherent quality or fundamental nature of something, often used to state what should be the case based on that nature.

• 人にん間げんは本ほん来らい、自じ由ゆうであるべきだ。

  Humans are essentially meant to be free.

• 彼かれは本ほん来らい、とても優やさしい人ひとだ。

  He is by nature a very kind person.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

proper; rightful; normal

Used attributively (often with の) to mean the correct, expected, or legally recognized state of affairs.

• 彼かれが本ほん来らいの所しょ有ゆう者しゃだ。

  He is the rightful owner.

• 本ほん来らいの手て続つづきを踏ふむ必ひつ要ようがある。

  You need to follow the proper procedures.