本館
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Noun meaning 'main building'. 『本』 (hon, 'main / True') + 『館』 (kan, 'building / Hall'). Used to refer to the central or primary structure in a facility.
Theme
On a campus tour for new students, User and their guide Yumi are looking at the university's main building and discussing its features.
本館
ほんかん
main building
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'main building' that's the 'hon' (本) or 'true' center of a campus. 'Hon' sounds like 'home' — the main home building is the 本館 (honkan, 'main building').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『本館』 (honkan, 'main building') is often used for the primary structure in complexes like schools, museums, or hotels. For example, the Tokyo National Museum has a 『本館』 (honkan, 'main building') housing key exhibits.
Forms
Base: 本館Noun meaning 'main building'. 『本』 (hon, 'main / True') + 『館』 (kan, 'building / Hall'). Used to refer to the central or primary structure in a facility.