ほんま

ほんま
adverb, na-adjective
really; truly (Kansai dialect)
informalcolloquialdescriptive
See also: 本当(ほんとう) (standard equivalent)
1. really; truly; honestly
Kansai dialect equivalent of 本当(ほんとう). Used to emphasize truth or express genuine feelings.
ほんまに美味(おい)しいわ。
It's really delicious.
ほんま？信(しん)じられへん。
Really? I can't believe it.
それ、ほんまの話(はなし)？
Is that a true story?

Dialect

Kansai (関西(かんさい)) dialect, primarily used in Osaka, Kyoto, and surrounding regions.

Standard equivalent

本当(ほんとう) / ほんと (standard Japanese)

Common patterns

  • ほんまに - really (adverb)
  • ほんまの - real, true (adjective)
  • ほんま？ - Really? (question)
  • ほんまや - That's true (affirmation)

Usage

関西弁(かんさいべん) has become widely recognized throughout Japan due to TV comedians and media. ほんま is one of the most commonly understood Kansai expressions.

Related dialect words

Related Words

Related: まじで (Really/Seriously)
Related: ええやん (it's good)
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