本命
Common
Noun
Noun
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
favorito (previsible vencedor)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
favorite (to win);favourite;likely winner
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.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
colloquial
one's heart's desire;first choice