This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

本気にする

Reading

Kana: ほんきにする
Romaji: honkinisuru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for

Kanji

Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentence

「あっそ」と(なが)すのもよし、本気(ほんき)にするのもよし。
➥You can let it slide with a "oh?" or you can take it seriously.
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