本当
ほんと / ほんとう
honto
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
本当 (ほんと (honto)) means "Truth". The reading is ほんと (honto). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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