Translation and Meaning of: 本当 - hontou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 本当 (hontou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hontou
Kana: ほんとう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: true; reality
Meaning in English: truth;reality
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- Etymology
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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (本当) hontou
本当 (ほんとう) is a Japanese word meaning "true" or "real". The word is composed of two kanji: 本 (hon) meaning "book" or "origin" and 当 (tou) meaning "correct" or "appropriate". The combination of these two kanji suggests the idea that something is true or authentic in its origin or essence. The word is often used to express sincerity or to confirm the truth of something.How to Write in Japanese - (本当) hontou
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Synonyms and Similar - (本当) hontou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
真実; 真相; 事実; 実際; 真実性; 真実味; 本当に; 本当である; 真の; 真正; 真摯; 真心; 真剣; 真面目; 真っ直ぐ; 真実を言う; 真実を伝える; 真実を追求する; 真実を求める; 真実を知る; 真実を見抜く; 真実を突き止める; 真実を確かめる; 真実を明らかにする.
Words containing: 本当
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Words with the same pronunciation: ほんとう hontou
Example Sentences - (本当) hontou
Below are some example sentences:
この精巧な彫刻は本当に美しいです。
Kono seikou na choukoku wa hontou ni utsukushii desu
This intricate carving is really beautiful.
This elaborate sculpture is really beautiful.
- この - indicates that the object is close to the speaker, can be translated as "this".
- 精巧な - adjective that means "precise" or "elaborated".
- 彫刻 - noun meaning "sculpture" or "carving".
- は - TOPIC31Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, can be translated as "about" or "regarding".
- 本当に - adverbio that means "truly" or "genuinely".
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
この映画は本当に傑作だ。
Kono eiga wa hontō ni kessaku da
This film is truly a masterpiece.
- この - Demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one".
- 映画 - Noun meaning "movie".
- は - Topic particle that indicates that what follows is the subject of the sentence.
- 本当に - Adverb that means "really" or "truly".
- 傑作 - Masterpiece
- だ - Verb that indicates the existence or identity of the subject of the sentence.
彼は本当に奴だ。
Kare wa hontō ni yatsu da
He really is a guy.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "ele"
- 本当に - Japanese adverb meaning "really" or "truly".
- 奴 - Japanese noun that can be used pejoratively to refer to a person, in this case "he"
- だ - Japanese verb indicating the affirmative present form, in this case "is"
本当にありがとう。
Hontou ni arigatou
Really thank you.
thank you very much.
- 本当に - adverbio that means "truly" or "genuinely".
- ありがとう - Thank you
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "true; reality" é "(本当) hontou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
