ほんとう
ほんとう
hontou
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

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ほんとう (ほんとう (hontou)) means "Truth". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Truth

Also : Fact · Reality · Actuality

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Example Sentences

本当のことを話してください。

ほんとうのことをはなしてください。

Please tell the truth.

これは本当に美味しい。

これはほんとうにおいしい。

This is really delicious.

Kanji in this word

本
Book
Kunもと
Onほん
JLPT N5
当
to hit
Kunあ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる
Onとう
JLPT N3

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