元々

もともと

originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset

JLPT N2 common word Also written 元元、本本、本々

Meaning

advadj-no
originally; from the start; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
adj-nan
none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)

Example sentences

彼らは元々あった文明を破壊した。

They destroyed the native civilization.