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Meaning of 本意(ほんい) in Japanese

本意
Kana Reading
ほんい, ほい
Romaji
hon'i, hoi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    one's real intent; one's real motive; one's real hopes; one's original purpose
    Example sentence
    何でも本意見る He sees everything in terms of money.

Examples of 本意, ほんい, ほい in a sentence



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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