Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 本意ない(ほいない) in Japanese

本意ない
Kana Reading
ほいない
Romaji
hoinai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    reluctant; unwilling


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

13 strokes

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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