ほんもの

honmono
Common N3 noun

Translations

1. real thing
2. genuine article

Notes

The word '本物' is often used to distinguish between genuine and fake items, especially in contexts like art, collectibles, and luxury goods.

Tags

#authenticity #genuine #truth

Examples

これはほんものです。

Kore wa honmono desu.

This is the real thing.

このほんものですか?

Kono e wa honmono desu ka?

Is this painting genuine?

彼女はほんものげいじゅつです。

Kanojo wa honmono no geijutsuka desu.

She is a genuine artist.

ほんものゆうじょうちょうです。

Honmono no yūjō wa kichō desu.

Genuine friendship is precious.

ほんものたかいです。

Honmono no kachi wa takai desu.

The value of the real thing is high.