がんらい元来ganrai
1.
Indicates that a certain state or quality has always existed from the beginning and is not a recent development, emphasizing an inherent characteristic.
2.
Used at the beginning of a statement to introduce an explanation or argument, often reflecting on foundational or intrinsic aspects of a subject.
3.
Conveys the idea that something is fundamentally or intrinsically true, highlighting the essential nature of a person or thing.
Example:
元来フットボールとは、ポロのように馬に乗って行われる競技とは違って、足で、ボールを使って行われる競技のことでした。