ほんの気持ち ほんのきもち Also written 本の気持ち Meanings Expression, Noun small token of one's sentiments (used when exchanging gifts; usu. as ~ですが) Expression, Adverb just slightly; only a bit See also: 気持ち (きもち). Kanji 気 spirit 持 hold. Read as もち. Word lists Humble (謙譲語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists