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kanji
本Meaning
Book, Origin
Reading
kunyomiもとmoto
onyomiほんhon
Parts
木Tree, Wood 一One
Example Word
本格: genuine. The Japanese noun '本格 (ほんかく)' refers to something that is genuine, authentic, or full-fledged. It is often used to describe things that are serious, thorough, or of high quality, such as a genuine method, a full-scale effort, or an authentic style. For example: This is a genuine Italian restaurant「これは本格的なイタリアンレストランです」(これはほんかくてきなイタリアンレストランです). The company is making a full-scale effort to improve its services「その会社はサービス改善に本格的に取り組んでいます」(そのかいしゃはサービスかいぜんにほんかくてきにとりくんでいます). The word can also imply a sense of seriousness or commitment, as in '本格的な調査 (ほんかくてきなちょうさ) (a thorough investigation)'.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
36
Handwriting
kanji
翻Meaning
Flip, Render
Reading
kunyomiひるがえhirugae
onyomiほんhon
Parts
番Turn 羽Feather
Example Word
翻訳: translation. The Japanese verbal noun '翻訳 (ほんやく)' means 'translation'. It refers to the act of translating text or speech from one language to another. This term is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. For example: I am doing a translation「翻訳をしています」(ほんやくをしています). This book is a translation of a French novel「この本はフランスの小説の翻訳です」(このほんはフランスのしょうせつのほんやくです). The word can also be used to describe the translated work itself, such as 'a translation of a poem' (詩の翻訳, しのほんやく).
Radical
羽
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1593
Handwriting