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本当

ほんとう

Readings

ほんとうほんとホントーホントホントウ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    n, adj-no, adj-natruth; reality; actuality; fact
  2. 2.
    adj-no, adj-naproper; right; correct; official
  3. 3.
    adj-no, adj-nagenuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable

Kanji breakdown

本
N25 strokesGrade 1
当
N46 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

その悪い知らせは残念ながら本当だ。

The bad news is unfortunately true.

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truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic

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