Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 本義(ほんぎ) in Japanese

本義
Kana Reading
ほんぎ
Romaji
hongi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    true meaning; underlying principle


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

On'Yomi: ギ

Kun'Yomi:

Learn more
JLPT 5

5 strokes

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

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

Learn more