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    3. ほんのり

    ほんのり

    ほんのり

    slightly

    KMT7Ref L1Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, ParticipleDaily LifeKana Vocab8 strokes

    ほんのり

    Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, Participle

    1.
    slightly, faintly
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    Stroke 0 / 8

    Speed1.0x

    彼かの女じょの頬ほおがほんのり赤あかくなった。

    Her cheeks turned faintly red.

    KMT5Emotions & Psychology
    焼やきたてのパンから、ほんのり甘あまい香かおりがする。

    There's a faintly sweet aroma from the freshly baked bread.

    KMT7Food & DiningDaily Life
    夕ゆう焼やけ空ぞらがほんのりピンク色いろに染そまっていた。

    The sunset sky was faintly tinged with pink.

    KMT7Nature & EnvironmentDaily Life
    このお茶ちゃは、ほんのりミントの香かおりがしてリラックスできる。

    This tea has a faint mint aroma and is relaxing.

    KMT7Food & DiningDaily Life
    彼かれの言こと葉ばには、ほんのり皮ひ肉にくが込こめられていた。

    His words contained a faint hint of sarcasm.

    KMT8Emotions & PsychologyDaily Life

    Kana that make up this word

    ほ
    ho
    ん
    n
    の
    no
    り
    ri
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