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Base noun form. It refers to a bound volume of pages for reading or writing, and can also mean 'main' or 'origin' in other contexts.
Theme
At a local bookstore, User and their friend Ken browse new arrivals and discuss reading preferences.
本
ほん
book
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Memory Hook
Think of a 'book' with a 'hon' sound — 『本』 (hon, 'book') is like 'hon' in 'honest book'!
Cultural Note
Books are highly valued in Japanese culture, with many bookstores like 『書店』 (shoten, 'bookstore') and libraries. 『本』 (hon) is also used in compounds like 『漫画本』 (mangahon, 'manga book') and 『教科書』 (kyoukasho, 'textbook').
Forms
Base: 本Base noun form. It refers to a bound volume of pages for reading or writing, and can also mean 'main' or 'origin' in other contexts.