本体
Meanings
main body; main unit; body (of a machine)
Refers to the core physical unit of a device, machine, or structure, as opposed to accessories, attachments, or peripheral parts.
The main unit of this vacuum cleaner is very light.
I bought only the camera body and purchased the lens separately.
substance; true form; true character
Used for the essential nature or real identity of something, often in contrast to outward appearance or superficial aspects.
His kindness is a facade; his true character is cold-hearted.
The substance of this problem lies in the lack of funds.
object of worship
Specifically the main sacred object enshrined in a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, such as a statue, mirror, or other relic.
The object of worship at the shrine is enshrined in a place not visible to ordinary visitors.
Philosophical term for a thing as it is in itself, independent of perception; used in Kantian and related contexts.
In Kantian philosophy, the noumenon is considered unknowable.
base price; pre-tax price
Abbreviation of 本体価格; used in commercial contexts to indicate the price before tax or additional fees.
See also: 本体価格
The base price of this product is 50,000 yen; with tax it comes to 55,000 yen.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉本体the main unit of a device (as opposed to accessories)
You can buy this vacuum cleaner as just the main unit, without accessories.
- 本体〈数〉円priced at ... yen (before tax)
This computer is sold at a base price of 198,000 yen (before tax).
- 本体のみmain unit only (without accessories)
This game console is sold as just the main unit.