Meaning of 本能 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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本能JLPT 1
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Kana Readingほんのう
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Romajihonnō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- instinct
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Example Sentences
本能, ほんのう used in context
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Instinct is often a poor guide.
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The instinct of self-defense is inherent in any animal.
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She's acting on instinct.
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He is possessed of a strong fighting instinct.
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Animals act on instinct.
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Birds learn to fly by instinct.
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Kanji found in this word
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
On: ホン
Kun: もと
5 strokes
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