VocabJLPT N4
genuine article
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. genuine article
  2. 2. real thing
This noun means the real thing, the genuine article, or something authentic as opposed to a fake or imitation. It is used to emphasize that something is truly real or original rather than a copy. It can also describe a person who is truly skilled or the real deal.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, this is real snow? It's colder than I expected!

Sentence 2

I think her tears were real.

Sentence 3

Hold on — is that evidence even genuine?

Sentence 4

Even if it's cheap, if it's not real, I'm not buying it.

Sentence 5

I felt that her kindness was genuine.