御ご本ほん尊ぞん

noun

principal object of worship; main image; idol

Buddhist term for the central statue or image enshrined in a temple, usually a buddha or bodhisattva. Used in formal or religious contexts.

• このお寺てらの御ご本ほん尊ぞんは阿あ弥み陀だ如にょ来らいです。

  The principal object of worship at this temple is Amida Nyorai.

noun

the man himself; the central figure

Jocular, humorous use referring to the key person in a situation, as if they were the main object of worship. Often used in casual conversation or light-hearted writing.

• やっと御ご本ほん尊ぞんが登とう場じょうした。

  At last, the man himself appeared.