Translation of Japanese word "本当に" to English
本当に
ほんとうに
[hontouni]
IPA: /hontou ni/
Meaning
VerbIn a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
How to use
本当に (hontouni) — 'really / truly'. 本当に？ — Really? 本当にありがとう — Thank you so much / truly.
🇬🇧 English
really / truly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 本当に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほんとうに
Romaji Transcription: hontouni
Example Sentences
彼は本当にすごい人です。
かれは本当にすごいひとです。
He is really a great person.
彼女は本当にこの本を好きです。
かのじょは本当にこのほんをすきです。
She really likes this book.
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Common phrases
- 本当に？— Really? / Is that so?
- 本当にありがとう— Thank you so much / truly
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Frequency rank: #204 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "本当に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "本当に" means "really / truly" in English.
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The word "本当に" is read as "ほんとうに" (hontouni). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to emphasize the truth or reality of something.".
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