Japanese phrase
本物ですか？ hon mono de su ka
Meaning
Is this the real thing?
When to use it
Checks whether an item is genuine. This casual question is useful when examining souvenirs, branded goods, or local products for sale.
Example dialogue
この時計、本物ですか？ ko no tokei hon mono de su ka
Is this watch the real thing?
はい、正規品ですよ。 ha i sei ki hin de su yo
Yes, it is an authentic product.