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本[ほん]当[とう]

takes genitive case の, adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, adverb, noun

  1. truth, reality, actuality, fact.

takes genitive case の, adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, adverb

  1. proper, right, correct, official.
  2. genuine, authentic, natural, veritable.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
本[ほん]当[とう] 本当 ほんとう ✔
本当[ほんと] 本当 ほんと
本[ほん]當[とう] 本當 ほんとう
本[ほん]當[と] 本當 ほんと
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Contained Kanji Breakdown

本 book, present, main (1st)
  • 木 tree, wood(1st)
当 hit, right, appropriate (2nd)
  • ⺌ little, small
  • ⺕ snout, hand