本当

How to remember it

本 (true) + 当 (hit) = hitting the truth, so it's "really true."

Example sentences

• 本当ですか？

  ほんとうですか？

  Is that true?

• 本当にありがとうございます。

  ほんとうにありがとうございます。

  Thank you very much indeed.

Usage

Almost always used with に (hontou ni) to mean "really/truly."

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