JLPT N3 Intermediate
本物
The genuine article, real thing, or authentic original.
Readings
1 Noun, No-adjective
"Genuine" / "The Real Thing"
Identifies an object or material that is authentically what it claims to be, rather than a forgery or imitation.
Example
インターネット で 買っ た バッグ が 本物 かどうか 心配 だ 。
I'm worried about whether the bag I bought online is genuine.
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2 Noun, No-adjective
"The Real Deal" / "A True..."
Indicates a person or quality that possesses true substance and superior capability, lacking superficiality.
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