本能
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本能
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
能
10 strokes
Frequency: 273
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ability
talent
skill
capacity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.く
あた.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
の
のり
よし
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