noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
genuine article; real thing; real deal
Refers to something authentic, not a fake or imitation. Often contrasted with 偽物 (にせもの). Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
See also: 偽物
この絵は本物ですか。
Is this painting genuine?
彼は本物のプロだ。
He's a real pro.
This is a genuine diamond.
I had someone check whether the antique was genuine.
Even experts find it hard to distinguish the real thing from a fake.
本物 means the genuine, original article, directly opposite to レプリカ which is a copy of it.
本物 means the genuine, real article, the direct opposite of 模造, which denotes an imitation or copy.
本物 means the real, genuine thing, directly opposing 見せ掛け, which is a fake appearance meant to look real.
本物 means 'the genuine article', the direct opposite of 偽 'fake'.
本物 means 'the real thing', the direct opposite of フェイク meaning something fabricated or false.
本物 means the genuine, real article, the direct opposite of a ダミー, which is a fake stand-in.
本物 means the genuine, proper article, the opposite of 間に合わせ, which is a rough, temporary substitute.
本物 means the genuine article, contrasting with 仮 used for an assumed or fictitious name or identity.