- honmei favorite (to win), favourite, likely winner; one's heart's desire, first choice
Everyday word for one's top pick in romance, competitions, or purchases; also the chocolate a woman gives to a romantic interest on Valentine's Day.
私の本命はあの店のケーキだ。
Watashi no honmei wa ano mise no kēki da.
My favorite is that shop's cake.
彼女に本命チョコをあげた。
Kanojo ni honmei choko o ageta.
I gave her honmei chocolate (for a romantic interest).
⚖️ Often confused with 本音 (hon'ne, true feelings); 本命 means first choice or favorite, while 本音 means one's real opinion.
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