Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “本命”

本命

ほんめい

favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner

Example sentence

Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

本

On: ほん
Kun: もと
Stroke count: 5

・book

・present

・main

・origin

・true

・real

・counter for long cylindrical things

命

On: めい;みょう
Kun: いのち
Stroke count: 8

・fate

・command

・decree

・destiny

・life

・appoint