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What does 本当 (ほんとう, hontou) mean?

本当 (ほんとう, hontou) means true, real.

Quick facts
Readingほんとう
Romajihontou
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective, na-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
ほんとう
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhontou

true, real

  1. 1noun · no-adjective · na-adjective truth; reality; actuality
  2. 2no-adjective · na-adjective proper; right; correct
  3. 3no-adjective · na-adjective genuine; authentic; real

Example sentences

  • Is that story true?

  • It's really hot today.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.