本音
ほんね
honne
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
本音 (ほんね (honne)) means "True intention". It is read ほんね (honne). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
True intention
Also : Real intention · True opinion · Motive
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Example Sentences
本音、じかんがありません。
ほんね、じかんがありません。
However, I don't have time.
本音、まいにちべんきょうします。
ほんね、まいにちべんきょうします。
Therefore, I study every day.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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