本の

Reading

Kana: ほんの
Romaji: honno
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

mere; only; just; not even (with negative verb)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

Example Sentences

(きみ)(ほん)(むし)だね。
➥You're a bookworm.
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(かれ)はほんの子供(こども)だ。
➥He is a mere child.
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ほんの15(ふん)ですね。
➥Only fifteen minutes.
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ほんの冗談(じょうだん)だよ。
➥I am only joking.
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ほんの(すこ)しください。
➥Give me just a little.
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彼女(かのじょ)はほんの子供(こども)です。
➥She is a mere child.
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