Meaning of 本命 in Japanese

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Definition of 本命

ほんめい(honmei) 【 本命 】

本命 Kanji Details

  1. (n) favorite; favourite; sure thing; likely winner; certainty

    本命と対抗馬が競り合ったお陰で、ダークホースの彼が漁夫の利を得たってわけだ。
    Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.

  2. one's heart's desire

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