本編
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本編
1
original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; main part(s) of a story
2
this volume
3
the movie (as opposed to the trailers; at a movie theater); feature film (main item in a cinema program)
4
movie based on a TV series; movie version of a TV series
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
編
15 strokes
Frequency: 591
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
compilation
knit
plait
braid
twist
editing
completed poem
part of a book
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.む
-あ.み
篇
15 strokes
Frequency: 2076
Grade 9
Meanings
volume
chapter
book
editing
compilation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
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