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本命 (ほんめい) — favorite (to win) · Nihongo Circle

本命

ほんめい

particle

Meanings

1favorite (to win)
2favourite
3likely winner
4one's heart's desire
5first choice

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Kanji in this word

本Book, Present, Main5 strokes 命Fate, Command, Decree8 strokes

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