Frequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356. (for form ほんとう: 16,812. – 16,865.)
Alsoほんとう
- main island
- this island
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to the principal landmass within an archipelago or a group of islands, which is often the largest or most significant island in terms of population and infrastructure.
Generated: This usage indicates a specific island that is being referred to in the immediate context, highlighting its importance or relevance to the speaker or listener.
Example sentences24 results
I tumbled on the truth by the merest accident, when I'd pretty nearly chucked the whole job.