This is the 3630th most frequent Korean word.
본래
"본래" means "originally" or "by nature."
Here, '본래' is used to indicate the original state or condition of something, translating to 'originally'.
본래 나는 조용한 성격이 아니었다.
Originally, I was not a quiet person.
In this sentence, '본래' emphasizes the original purpose or intent of an object.
이 도자기는 본래 장식용으로 만들어진 것이 아닙니다.
This pottery was not originally made for decorative purposes.
Here, '본래' is used to describe an inherent or habitual quality of a person, indicating that this characteristic has been true as far back as can be determined.