ほんめい 本命 Common word LinksSentence search for 本命Sentence search for ほんめいKanji details for 本 and 命Edit in JMdict Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'1. favorite (to win); favourite; likely winnerNoun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'2. one's heart's desire; first choiceColloquial Discussions Log in to talk about this word.