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本体

ほんたい

Readings

ほんたい

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nsubstance; true form; true character
  2. 2.
    nmain part; main unit; body (of a machine)
  3. 3.
    nobject of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
  4. 4.
    nnoumenon
  5. 5.
    nbase price; pre-tax price

Kanji breakdown

N25 strokesGrade 1
N37 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

なんであれ物事の本体を捕らえる事が肝心だ。

No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.

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本体ほんたい

substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)

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