Japanese Conversation · Level 130
60 words
Japanese word
本格的
Pronunciation
Romajihonkakuteki
Meaning
- na-adjectiveauthentic
Example
この店の料理は本格的です。ko no mise no ryō ri wa hon kaku teki de su
The food at this restaurant is authentic.
More examples
家庭でも本格的な味を再現できます。ka tei de mo hon kaku teki na aji o sai gen de ki ma su
You can recreate an authentic taste at home.
Core concept
Describes something that follows the established form or standard of its kind, giving it the feel of the real or full version.
Common phrases
本格的な料理hon kaku teki na ryō ri
authentic cuisine
本格的な味hon kaku teki na aji
authentic taste
Similar words
真正shinsei: Describes something that is genuinely what it claims to be, rather than an imitation.
本式honshiki: Describes something made or done according to the proper established form.
正統的seitōteki: Describes something that follows the accepted tradition or orthodox form of its kind.
Definition in Japanese
見せかけや簡略なものではなく、本来の方式や水準に沿っていて本物らしいさま。mi se ka ke ya kan ryaku na mo no de wa na ku hon rai no hō shiki ya sui jun ni so tte i te hon mono ra shi i sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 本格的 (honkakuteki) combines 本 (hon, "origin" or "main") and 格 (kaku, "standard") into 本格 (honkaku, "the real form"), with 的 (teki, "related to") added as a suffix.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 本格的 (honkakuteki) often describes something that feels genuine or professionally made, but it does not by itself mean expensive.
Other meanings
- full-scalena-adjective
- seriousna-adjective
Opposites
- 簡易的kanitekisimplena-adjective
Related words
- 本格化honkakukafull-scale developmentnoun