Shirabe
本命
Common Noun Noun
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' favorite (to win);favourite;likely winner
Since the favorite and his rival were running against each other a dark horse like him was able to pull out in front.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' colloquial one's heart's desire;first choice