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Meaning of (ほん) in Japanese

JLPT 5
Kana Reading
ほん
Romaji
hon
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    book; volume
  • Parts of speech
    prefix
    Meaning
    main; head; this; our; present; real
  • Parts of speech
    counter
    Meaning
    counter for long cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

5 strokes

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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