本当
ほんとう
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
real, true, genuine
Examples
本当の話ですか。
Is it a true story?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「本当」is an adjective meaning "real, true, genuine." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「本当」is read as「ほんとう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「本当」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「本当」mean in Japanese?+
「本当」means "real, true, genuine". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「本当」?+
「本当」is read as「ほんとう」.
Is 「本当」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「本当」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「本当」?+
本当の話ですか。 — Is it a true story?
Practice 「本当」 with spaced repetition