본의

Korean

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [po̞nɰi]
• Phonetic hangul: [보늬]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	bonui
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	bon'ui
McCune–Reischauer?	ponŭi
Yale Romanization?	pon.uy

Etymology 1

Sino-Korean word from 本意.

Noun

본의 • (bonui)

1. original or true feelings

   본의 아니게 폐를 끼쳐 죄송합니다.

   Bonui ani-ge pye-reul kkicheo joesonghamnida.

   I apologize for unintentionally causing trouble.

   그는 허울 좋은 화술에 능해 본의를 가늠하기 어려웠다.

   Geu-neun heoul jo-eun hwasur-e neunghae bonui-reul ganeumha-gi eoryeowotda.

   It was difficult to gauge his true intent because he had a specious way with words.

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 本義.

Noun

본의 • (bonui)

1. original or fundamental purpose or meaning

   법령을 제정하는 데에 있어서는 그 본의를 유념치 않으면 안 된다.

   Beomnyeong-eul jejeongha-neun de-e iss-eoseo-neun geu bonui-reul yunyeomchi an-eumyeon an doenda.

   In creating legislature, one must be conscious of its fundamental purpose.

Etymology 3

Likely an ateji rendition of 보늬 (bonui, “inner skin”).

Noun

본의 • (bonui)

1. Alternative form of 보늬 (bonui)