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Search Terms: そもそも*
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adverbial noun
1.
in the first place, to begin with, from the start, originally, ab initio(usually kana)
conjunction
2.
after all, anyway, actually, well, ..., ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"), ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")(usually kana)(used when bringing up something already mentioned)
noun, no-adjective
3.
beginning, start(usually kana)
Other readings:
そもそも《抑々》
、そもそも《抑抑》
、そもそも《抑も》[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage