ほんま

Alternative writings: 本真, 本間, ホンマ
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A Kansai dialect word meaning 'truth' or 'really'. Used conversationally to mean 'truly' or 'it's true'. Usually written in kana.

NounNoun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

それはほんまなん?

Is that for real?

ほんまやで、彼は昨日来なかった。

It's true — he didn't come yesterday.

君のことをほんまに信じてる。

I truly believe in you.

あの店のラーメンはほんまにおいしい。

That shop's ramen is really tasty.

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