Back to the original state; as before. Often used adverbially as '元通りに' (to return something to how it was).
けがは治って、体は元通りになった。
The injury healed and my body returned to normal.
引っ越しの後、家具を元通りに戻した。
After moving, I put the furniture back where it was.
その噂で気持ちが乱れたが、やっと元通りに戻った。
That rumor disturbed me, but I finally got back to normal.
トラブルが解決して、職場は元通りだ。
The problem was resolved and the workplace is back to normal.