本当
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本当
1
Common noun
truth; reality; actuality; fact
Examples
その悪い知らせは残念ながら本当だ。
The bad news is unfortunately true.
2
proper; right; correct; official
3
genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
Kanji in this Word
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
当
6 strokes
Frequency: 91
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
hit
right
appropriate
himself
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.たる
あ.たり
あ.てる
あ.て
まさ.に
まさ.にべし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たい
當
13 strokes
Meanings
bear
accept
undertake
just
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.たる
あ.てる
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
と
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