本当 (Hontou) is a Japanese noun meaning “truth, reality, actuality, fact”.
Meanings
- noun, adjectival noun, na-adjectivetruth; reality; actuality; fact
- adjectival noun, na-adjectiveproper; right; correct; official
- adjectival noun, na-adjectivegenuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
Examples
本当の筈がない。
It cannot be true.
夢は本当になった。
The dream came true.
本当の話をしなさい。
Tell me a true story.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).