Word details
本
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
book; volume; script
Examples
昨日はその本を８０ページまで読んだ。
I read the book up to page 80 yesterday.
2
Prefix
this; present; current; ... in question; ... at issue
Examples
性能のよさとデザインの優美さが両々相まって本機種の声価を高めてきた。
The high performance and the elegant design of this model have combined to give it a high reputation.
3
Prefix
main; head; principal
4
Prefix
real; genuine; regular; proper
5
Counter
counter for long, cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls
Examples
ウイスキーを１本持っています。
I have a bottle of whiskey.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
本
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
5 strokesFrequency 10JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ホン
Kun
もと
Nanori
まとごう
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.