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Meaning of 本能 in Japanese
Examples of 本能, ほんのう in a sentence
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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.
Kanji in this word
本
JLPT 5
5 strokes
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
On'Yomi: ホン
Kun'Yomi: もと