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[ほん()·かく()·てき()]
honkakuteki
na adjective

Root Words:

[ほん()·かく() + てき()]
honkaku + teki

English Meaning(s) for 本格的

na adjective
  1. genuine; real; regular; normal; typical; standard; orthodox
  2. full-scale; full-blown; all-out
  3. full-fledged; professional

Definition and Synonyms for 本格的

Full-Blown having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness
Synonyms: 本格的
Matured fully ripe
Synonyms: 本格的
Formal characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
Synonyms: 本式, 本格的, 正式
Proper having all the qualities typical of the thing specified
Synonyms: まとも, プロパー, 本式, 本格的, 正式
Actual being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Synonyms: アクチュアル, 本格的
Matured at the height of bloom
Synonyms: 本格的

Meanings for each kanji in 本格的

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» status; rank; capacity; character; case (law, grammar)
» bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending

Stroke Order Diagrams for 本格的

Sample Sentences for 本格的

Oh, sure, I studied English in my school days. But it wasn't until two or three years ago that I really started taking it seriously.
When it turns August, it will get genuinely hot.
The superpowers negotiated in earnest for the settlement of the intense conflict.
It's three years since I had a real vacation.
It began to rain in earnest.

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