本気
N1ほんき
[honki]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
Example Sentences
彼は本気で転職を考えているようです。
He is seriously considering changing jobs.
本気で取り組まないと絶対に失敗します。
You'll fail if you don't take it seriously.
冗談だと思っていたら本当に本気でした。
I thought it was a joke but it was serious.