Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 本意ではない(ほんいではない) in Japanese

本意ではない
Kana Reading
ほんいではない
Romaji
hon'idehanai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    something (which) is not one's real intention

Related Kanji

意 JLPT 4

13 strokes

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

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi:

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本 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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