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

Reading

Kana: ほんき
Romaji: honki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

seriousness; truth; sanctity

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 Sentences

本気(ほんき)
➥Are you serious?
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本気(ほんき)ですか。
➥Do you mean what you say?
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(かれ)本気(ほんき)(はたら)きだした。
➥He began working in earnest.
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本気(ほんき)だよ。
➥I mean it!
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本気(ほんき)のはずがないわ。
➥You can't be serious.
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本気(ほんき)()ってるんです。
➥I mean it.
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