本(ほん)気(き) honki？ Serious? Literal Serious? A one-word question with rising intonation — just 本気 ('serious'). Complete ellipsis of copula, particle, and question marker. The most casual way to ask 'are you serious?', used among close friends. doubtellipsis
本(ほん)気(き) honki？ Serious? Literal Serious? A one-word question with rising intonation — just 本気 ('serious'). Complete ellipsis of copula, particle, and question marker. The most casual way to ask 'are you serious?', used among close friends. doubtellipsis