本物 — meaning in English

English meaning

• authentic adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
• bona fide adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
• genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
• real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
• true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.

Senses

本物 is used for these senses in English:

• authentic Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
• genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
• true Genuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.

authentic — full definition

1. adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
2. adj True to one's own character; sincere and honest rather than put-on.

bona fide — full definition

1. adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
2. adjective In law, made or held in good faith, without fraud or knowledge of a defect.
3. adverb In good faith; sincerely and without deception.

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