Meaning

Primary

Really

Alternative

Truly

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

本当 is reality or truth (level 5 vocab). If you add on , this changes the word to an adverb, and we get really or truly. 本当に!

Reading

ほんとうに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. It shares the reading with the level 5 本当 as well, but just has a particle on the end. Really!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 本当にやる

    to really do

    本当に大切

    really important

    本当にありがたい

    really grateful

Context Sentences

この石ころ、本当に大切?

Is this stone really important?

この地図が本当に正しいか不安です。

I'm worried if this map is truly accurate.

この車、本当に中古なんですか?

Is this car seriously used?

Kanji Composition