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元もとより
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. from the beginning; from the first; all along; originally
That was originally supposed to be mine.
2. of course
3. not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...; to say nothing of ...
usu. as ...はもとより...も
This restaurant has wonderful service, to say nothing of the food.
Alt. forms
もとより
63%
元もとより
32%
固もとより
2%
素もとより
1%
Kanji used
元
origin
Pitch accent
も
とより
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Used in: 984
Composed of
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient