NichiDict

本

N5
ほん
[hon]
Illustration for 本

Meanings

1.Noun

book; volume; script

2.Prefix

this; present; current; ... in question; ... at issue

3.Prefix

main; head; principal

4.Prefix

real; genuine; regular; proper

5.Counter

counter for long, cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls

Other Readings

「本」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

この本はとても面白いです。

This book is very interesting.

ジュースを三本買って帰りました。

I bought three bottles of juice and came home.

図書館でこの本を借りた。

I borrowed this book from the library.