- 1. [n, adj-no] favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner
- 2. [n, adj-no] one's heart's desire; first choice (col)
Kanji in this word
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本
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical thingsOn: ホン (hon)Kun: もと (moto)
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命
fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appointOn: メイ (mei)、 ミョウ (myou)Kun: いのち (inochi)
Example Sentences
本命と対抗馬が競り合ったお陰で、ダークホースの彼が漁夫の利を得たってわけだ。
Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.