本ほん命めいチョコ

noun

true feelings chocolate; Valentine's chocolate for a romantic interest

Refers to chocolate given on Valentine's Day to a man the giver has genuine romantic feelings for, as opposed to 義理チョコ (obligation chocolate).

See also: 義理チョコ

• 今年ことしは彼かれに本ほん命めいチョコを渡わたすつもりです。

  I plan to give him true feelings chocolate this year.

• 本ほん命めいチョコと義ぎ理りチョコの違ちがいは気き持もちです。

  The difference between true feelings chocolate and obligation chocolate is the sentiment.