How do you use "ほんの" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "ほんの少しだけ食べました。"

What does "ほんの" mean in English?

"ほんの" means "only / just" in English. It is a adverb in Japanese.

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HOHN noh

adverb

English

only / just

Practice "ほんの" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.