Meaning

Primary

Reality

Alternatives

Truth, Real, True

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

What is real is right. It is the reality. It is also the truth. Don't believe anything that isn't real and true.

Reading

ほんとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 本当にある

    to really exist

    本当になる

    to become real

    本当にいる

    to really exist

Context Sentences

それは本当ですか?

Is that true?

キャンペーンで百万円くれるって、本当かな?

I wonder if they will give you a million yen from this campaign?

本当に字が下手なのです。

I'm really bad at handwriting.

Kanji Composition