English–Japanese
“by nature” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiganrai
Example
彼は元来おとなしいです。kare wa gan rai o to na shi i de su
He is quiet by nature.
How to say “by nature” in Japanese
“By nature” in Japanese is 元来 (ganrai).
Points to an original condition or an inherent quality that exists before later changes or circumstances.
Example sentences with 元来
彼女は元来人前で話すのが得意です。kano jo wa gan rai hito mae de hana su no ga toku i de su
She is naturally good at speaking in front of people.
Tips for using 元来
- 元来 (ganrai) often sounds bookish in everyday conversation, where もともと (motomoto) is the more natural choice for the same basic idea.