This book is very interesting.
脚本家が新しい本を書いた。
The screenwriter wrote a new script.
this; present; current; in question
Prefix used to refer to the current or aforementioned thing, often in formal or business contexts.
本件については後ほどご連絡いたします。
We will contact you later regarding this matter.
本日はお忙しいところありがとうございます。
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule today.
Prefix indicating the primary or central element of something, as in 本部 (headquarters) or 本店 (main store).
本社は東京にあります。
The head office is in Tokyo.
本大会は来月開催されます。
The main tournament will be held next month.
real; genuine; regular; proper
Prefix emphasizing authenticity or the true form of something, as in 本物 (the real thing) or 本気 (seriousness).
これは本物のダイヤモンドですか。
Is this a real diamond?
彼は本気で留学を考えている。
He is seriously considering studying abroad.
counter for long cylindrical objects; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls
Versatile counter used for long thin objects, as well as for movies, episodes, goals, and phone calls. The reading may change depending on the number (e.g., いっぽん, にほん, さんぼん).
ペンを三本ください。
Please give me three pens.
昨日、映画を二本見た。
I watched two movies yesterday.
彼はホームランを一本打った。
He hit one home run.
I bought two pens at the convenience store.
I read a book every night before bed.
He started studying seriously.
I will explain about this matter.
He wrote a book about history.
I made a quick phone call to my boss before leaving.
I borrowed three books from the library.
本 is the standard modern word for a book, whereas 文 is a classical or elevated term for writings.
本書 is a formal, written self-reference meaning "this book," while 本 is the everyday word for a book in general.
本 and 今 are both formal prefixes meaning 'this/current', but 本 is typical in business and official language (本日, 本件) while 今 covers broader time spans like eras or seasons (今世紀, 今シーズン).
ホン was an older unit for loudness that has largely been replaced by デシベル in modern usage.
本 counts long, cylindrical objects such as sticks or bottles, whereas 輪 specifically counts wheel-shaped or flower-shaped things.
本 means a physical book as an object, whereas 読み物 focuses on the content being reading material, which need not be a bound book.
本 counts long, cylindrical objects such as pencils or bottles, whereas 張 counts objects under tension or spread flat, like bows or curtains.
本 is the plain, everyday word for a book, while 著書 is a more formal term used to talk about someone's authored work.
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
seriousness; earnestness; truth
originally; primarily · essentially; intrinsically; by nature · proper; rightful; normal
genuine article; real thing; real deal
today; this day
authentic style; orthodox method; genuine way
headquarters; head office; main office
main body; main unit; body (of a machine) · substance; true form; true character · object of worship · noumenon · base price; pre-tax price
capital; funds
head office; headquarters; parent company · main shrine · this company; this shrine
mere; only; just; slight
original story; main story · this volume · feature film; main movie · movie version of a TV series
real name
essence; true nature; substance
root; source; origin · foundation; basis; essence
script; screenplay; scenario
real intention; true feelings; what one really thinks
rice paddy
picture book
head office; main store; flagship store · this store; our store
Japan's best; number one in Japan
instinct
main text; body text · this passage; this sentence
bookstore; bookshop · publisher · main building
standalone book; single-volume publication · tankōbon; individual manga volume
head family; main house; original family · originator; founder; birthplace
mainland; country proper; home territory · native country; country of birth; homeland · Pure Land; Buddha realm