ほんめい
Readings
本命と対抗馬が競り合ったお陰で、ダークホースの彼が漁夫の利を得たってわけだ。
Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.
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Context: 本命 (ほんめい)
Current word
本命ほんめい
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
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