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本位 (ほんい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
standard ; basis ; principle
Refers to a fundamental standard, guiding principle, or basis for judgment or action. Often used in compounds like 金本位 (gold standard) or 自分本位 (self-centered).
Similar words 基き 準じゅん 基準 is a concrete standard or criterion for measurement, while 本位 emphasizes the underlying principle or orientation.
主しゅ 義ぎ 主義 is a doctrine or -ism, a more ideological stance; 本位 is a basis or standard, often used in practical or economic contexts.
Etymology From 本 (hon, 'origin, basis') + 位 (i, 'position, rank'). The combination conveys the idea of a fundamental position or standard.
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The gold standard system was once adopted by many countries.
