- 1. [n, adj-no] instinct
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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能
ability, talent, skill, capacityOn: ノウ (nou)Kun: よ.く (yo.ku)、 あた.う (ata.u)
Example Sentences
動物は本能のままに振る舞う。
doubutsu ha honnou nomamani furu mau .
Animals act on instinct.