Japanese word

おもな

Pronunciation

Romajiomona

Meaning

  • pre-noun adjectivalmain

Example

今日のおもな料理はカレーです。kyō no o mo na ryō ri wa ka rē de su

Today's main dish is curry.

Illustration for おもな (main)

More examples

このゲームのおもな目的を説明します。ko no gē mu no o mo na moku teki o setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the main purpose of this game.

Core concept

Identifies what is central or most important within a group of people or things.

Common phrases

  • おもな理由o mo na ri yū

    main reason

  • おもな目的o mo na moku teki

    main purpose

  • おもな問題o mo na mon dai

    main problem

  • おもな登場人物o mo na tō jō jin butsu

    main character

Similar words

重要jūyō: Having great importance or influence in a situation.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかあるものの中で、中心となる。i ku tsu ka a ru mo no no naka de chū shin to na ru

Word origin

おもな (omona, "main") is a native Japanese formation from おも (omo, "chief") and な (na), which marks an attributive form.

Usage tips

  • The adjective おもな (omona) comes before a noun, whereas おもに (omoni) modifies an action or situation by meaning "mainly."

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