本気
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本気
1
Usu. 本気で
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
Examples
ケンさん、君は本気かい。
Are you on the level, Ken?
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
気
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
き
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