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本

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本

本
ほん
Freq #357
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.

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
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