もとより

Also written 元より, 固より, 素より

Meanings

1. Adverb from the beginning; from the first; all along; originally
2. of course
3. not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...; to say nothing of ... (usu. as ...はもとより...も)

Example sentences

• MPEG-4 AVC録画の実力テスト：使いやすさはもとより、画質・音質の実力も高い。
  MPEG-4 AVC recording practical test: It was always easy to use, now the picture and sound quality is high too.
• もとよりそんなことは承知の上だ。
  Of course I am aware of that.
• もとより私は最悪の事態を覚悟していた。
  From the outset I was prepared for the worst.

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