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もとはと言(い)えば
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    1. when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally

Readings

元はと言えば
(55%)
もとはといえば
(27%)
もとはと言えば
(16%)
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