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Noun meaning the main part, core, or substance of something. Used for physical objects (e.g., tree trunk) or abstract concepts (e.g., essence).
Theme
At a DIY workshop, User and their friend Ken are assembling a wooden bookshelf and discussing its parts.
本体
ほんたい
substance / body / trunk
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a tree's trunk as the main 'body' or 'substance' holding everything together. 'Hontai' sounds like 'honest tie' — the honest, core part that ties it all together.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『本体』 (hontai) is often used in contexts like technology (e.g., the main unit of a device) or philosophy to refer to the essential substance or core of something, emphasizing its fundamental nature.
Forms
Base: 本体Noun meaning the main part, core, or substance of something. Used for physical objects (e.g., tree trunk) or abstract concepts (e.g., essence).