もとより

もとより · motoyori

JLPT N1

Meaning

from the beginning, originally, by nature; of course, naturally; (with negation) let alone, not to mention

Examples

• 彼はもとより正直な人だ。 — He is an honest person by nature.
• そんなことはもとより知っていた。 — Of course, I already knew that.
• 健康はもとより、何よりも大切だ。 — Health, of course, is more important than anything.