Japanese

本格的

ほんかくてき
Meaning: authentic; genuine; full-scale; professional
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

本
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Example sentences

From next month, the new project will start in earnest.
梅雨が明けて、本格的な夏が始まった。
The rainy season ended, and full-scale summer began.
山々に雪が降り積もり、本格的な冬の訪れを感じさせる。
Snow is piling up on the mountains, signaling the arrival of a full-blown winter.
源頼朝によって開かれた鎌倉幕府は、日本で最初の本格的な武家政権である。
The Kamakura Shogunate, established by Minamoto no Yoritomo, was Japan's first full-scale military government.
梅雨明けが発表されると、本格的な夏が始まります。
When the end of the rainy season is announced, the real summer begins.
カレーにクミンを加えると、香りが一気に本格的になります。
Adding cumin to curry makes the aroma authentic all at once.

Usage Notes

Describes something that follows the original style or method, or something starting in full force.

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