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Japanese word 本当: truth / reality / fact. Meanings and example sentences.

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本当 (ほんと): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

本当 (ほんと) means truth / reality / fact.

See example sentences below.

本当 at a glance

本当
ほんとhonto
N3noun
truth / reality / fact
本当ほんとhontoN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 本当

Core meaning

truth / reality / fact

Basic example sentences

Example 1

これはほんとうの話です。

Translation

This is a true story.

Example 2

ほんとうの気持ちを教えて。

Translation

Tell me your true feelings.

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