How to say instinct in Japanese

JLPTN1
本能☆【ほんのうhonnou】

noun / ~の noun:

  • instinct

Example Sentences

本能honnouにni従うshitagauとto道michiをwo誤るayamaruことkotoがga多いooi。
Instinct is often a poor guide.
防衛bouei本能honnouはhaどんなdonna動物doubutsuもmo生まれつきumaretsukiもっているmotteiruものmonoですdesu。
The instinct of self-defense is inherent in any animal.
彼女kanojoはha本能honnouのnoままmamaにni振る舞っているfurumatteiruんですndesuよyo。
She's acting on instinct.
彼kareはha闘争tousou本能honnouがga強いtsuyoi。
He is possessed of a strong fighting instinct.
動物doubutsuはha本能honnouのnoままmamaにni振る舞うfurumau。
Animals act on instinct.

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