original in Japanese
original in Japanese is 元, 本来, 独創的な — original means the first of its kind, existing before any copies.
original in Japanese
元
Pronounced: moto
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
本来
Pronounced: honrai
(not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
独創的な
(comparable) Fresh, different.
原文
Pronounced: genbun
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
原作
Pronounced: gensaku
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
原物
Pronounced: genbutsu
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
What does "original" mean?
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adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
"This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy."
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adj Fresh, inventive, and not copied from anything else.
"The band's original songs are far better than their covers."
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noun The very first version of something, from which copies are made.
"Please keep the original and send us a scanned copy."
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noun An unusually distinctive or eccentric person.
"Her grandfather was a real original, always full of odd stories."
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original in a sentence
- This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy.
- The museum keeps the original manuscript in a locked glass case.
- The band's original songs are far better than their covers.
- She came up with an original idea for the science project.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "original" in Japanese?
"original" in Japanese is 元, 本来, 独創的な. original means: The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
How do you pronounce 元?
"original" in Japanese is 元, pronounced "moto".
How do you use "original" in a sentence?
Example: "This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy." In Japanese, "original" is 元, 本来, 独創的な.
Are there other ways to say "original" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "original": 元, 本来, 独創的な, 原文, 原作, 原物.
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