Translation of Japanese word "本" to English
本
ほん
[hon]
IPA: /hoɴ/
Meaning
NounA collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
How to use
本 (hon) — 'book'. Also counter suffix for long thin objects: 一本の木 (one tree). 教科書 (kyoukasho) — textbook. 本棚 (hondana) — bookshelf.
🇬🇧 English
book
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 本
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほん
Romaji Transcription: hon
Example Sentences
本を読みます。
ほん を よみます。
I read a book.
本が好きです。
ほん が すきです。
I like books.
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Common phrases
- 本を読む— to read a book
- 本棚— bookshelf
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Frequency rank: #108 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "本" mean?▼
The Japanese word "本" means "book" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "本"?▼
The word "本" is read as "ほん" (hon). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a book.".
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