JLPT N3 Intermediate
本の
「ほんの」
Mere, slight, or just a little.
Readings
Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)
"Just" / "Mere" / "Slight"
Attaches directly to the front of a noun to emphasize that the amount, degree, or significance is negligible or trivial.
Example
これ は ほんの 気持ち です 。 どうぞ 受け取って ください 。
This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it.
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