Vocabulary

What does 本心 (ほんしん, honshin) mean?

本心 (ほんしん, honshin) means true feelings; real intention; one's heart.

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Readingほんしん
Romajihonshin
Part of speechnoun
ほんしん
honshin

true feelings; real intention; one's heart

  1. 1noun true feelings; real intention; one's heart
  2. 2noun one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience

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