本番
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本番
1
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; take
Examples
咳止めシロップ。本番前に一口飲まないと落ち着かない！
Cough syrup. If I don't drink a mouthful before going on stage I can't settle down!
2
game; match
3
high of the season; height (of summer, etc.); actual event (or celebration, etc.); real deal
4
Vulgar expression or word
penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
5
Abbreviation; Computing
production environment
Kanji in this Word
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
番
12 strokes
Frequency: 348
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
turn
number in a series
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つが.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
は
ま
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