1.
genuine article, real thing
An authentic item as opposed to a fake or imitation.
2.
the real deal (person)
A person with genuine skill or talent.
本物 means the genuine article — something authentic as opposed to a fake. It can also describe a person with real skill or talent ("the real deal").
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 本物の〜: genuine ~, real ~
- 本物かどうか: whether it's real or not
- 本物そっくり: just like the real thing
- 本物の実力: real ability
ANTONYM: 偽物 (fake, counterfeit)
Related Words
Antonym:
偽物 (fake)