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そもそも (somosomo)

in the first place

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Meaning

そもそも (somosomo) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “in the first place”.

Example sentences 10

彼かれはそもそもこの仕事しごとに向むいていない

He is not suited to this job in the first place.

そもそも話はなしたの?

Did you speak at all?

そもそも君きみが来きたとは驚おどろいた。

I'm surprised you came at all.

そもそも彼かれが来きたとしたら、驚おどろきだ。

If he comes at all, it will be surprising.

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