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[ほん()·りょう()··はっ()·()]
honryouwohakki
expression, suru verb

Root Words:

[ほん()·りょう() + を + はっ()·()]
honryou + wo + hakki

English Meaning(s) for 本領を発揮

expression, suru verb
  1. to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own; to find one's feet (legs); to hit (strike) one's stride

Meanings for each kanji in 本領を発揮

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» fief; jurisdiction; dominion; territory; reign
» discharge; departure; publish; emit; start from; disclose; counter for gunshots
» brandish; wave; wag; swing; shake

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Sample Sentences for 本領を発揮

This writer is at his best in his short stories.
On bad roads this little car really comes into its own.
He is in his element when talking economics.

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