Definition of Japanese Hontou, or Really

Meaning of Japanese Hontou, or Really Those of us for whom English is our first language probably won't understand the amount we utilize the word truly in regular discussions. Regularly, somebody will reveal to us a frightening actuality or offer a to some degree astounding expression and the common reaction is, Really? There are numerous approaches to state the word truly for speakers of Japanese. One of the most widely recognized ways isâ hontou. Composing and Saying Hontou Japanese Characters: æÅ" ¬Ã¥ ½Ã£â‚¬â€š (㠁 »Ã£â€šÃ£  ¨Ã£ â€ Ã£â‚¬â€š)Pronunciation of Hontou. Different Ways to Say Really? hontou ni: Really, be that as it may, there is a more grounded accentuation on the ni so it will in general be a more grounded adaptation of the word in verbal and composed structure. Instances of truly in a Japanese conventional discussion are: Hontou ni hajimete desu ka? (Is it actually your first time?); Hontou ni yoku nite iru! (She’s truly like you!); Hontou ni sono saabisu wa tadadesuka? (So is your administration truly free?).hontou desu ka: Are you certain? could be utilized inâ place of hontou in formal situations. Hontou desu ka permits you to communicate more uncertainty when saying truly? in Japanese.sou desu ka: Is that so? or then again Are you sure?hontoudesu: It is valid, or It is a fact.honki: Really. Hon implies valid, and ki implies soul or condition. Model: Honki desu ka? (It is safe to say that you are not kidding?) Assets and Further Reading â€Å"Hontou?† Nihongo De Care-Navi, Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, 2019.â€Å"Question to Teacher: HONTOU versus HONTOUNI.† Japanese From Zero, Yes Japan, 17 July 2009.