1. Adverb (fukushi), Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

   1.

   originally; primarily

2. 2.

   essentially; intrinsically; naturally; by nature

3. Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun

   3.

   proper; rightful; legal; normal

Example sentences

• 恋は本来盲目である。

  Love is by nature blind.

• 競争は本来悪いものではない。

  Competition is not by nature evil.