～本
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Counter suffix for long, thin, or cylindrical objects like bottles, pens, trees, or umbrellas. Attaches to numbers with specific sound changes (e.g., 一本 (ippon), 二本 (nihon)).
Theme
In a stationery shop, User and their colleague Yumi look at pens and discuss how many to buy for the office.
～本
～ほん
counter for long cylindrical things
Numbers & CountingLong/Thin Objects (～本)
Memory Hook
Imagine a long, thin 'bone' (sounds like 'hon' in 本) — it's perfect for counting pencils, bottles, or trees! 'Bone' → ～本 (hon, 'counter for long cylindrical things').
Cultural Note
In Japan, ～本 (hon) is commonly used in everyday life to count items like bottles of『お酒』 (osake, 'alcohol'),『ペン』 (pen, 'pens'), or『木』 (ki, 'trees'). You'll hear it often in stores or when ordering drinks.
Forms
Base: ～本Counter suffix for long, thin, or cylindrical objects like bottles, pens, trees, or umbrellas. Attaches to numbers with specific sound changes (e.g., 一本 (ippon), 二本 (nihon)).