本ほん伝でん

noun

primary biography; standard biography

Refers to the main or official biography of a person, often contrasted with 外伝 (supplementary biography or side story). Used in historical or literary contexts.

See also: 外伝

• この人じん物ぶつの本ほん伝でんは、正せい史しに詳くわしく記しるされている。

  The primary biography of this person is recorded in detail in the official history.

• 本ほん伝でんと外がい伝でんを読よみ比くらべると、人じん物ぶつ像ぞうがより深ふかく理り解かいできる。

  By comparing the standard biography and the supplementary biography, you can gain a deeper understanding of the person.