本能 | Japanese meaning

本能【ほんのう】

Frequency rank: 3,959.

Alsoほんのう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

instinct

This refers to an inherent, automatic response or behavior that an organism possesses, often used to describe behaviors that occur without conscious thought.

The puppy instinctively went to its mother.

Example sentences17 results

Instinct is often a poor guide.

Tatoeba

She's acting on instinct.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

本能【ほんのう】

Alsoほんのう

Honnoufamily or surname

本能【ほんのう】

Frequency rank: 3,959.

Alsoほんのう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

instinct

This refers to an inherent, automatic response or behavior that an organism possesses, often used to describe behaviors that occur without conscious thought.