Vocabulary

What does 本人 (ほんにん, honnin) mean?

本人 (ほんにん, honnin) means the person himself/herself, the individual in question.

Quick facts
Readingほんにん
Romajihonnin
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ほんにん
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhonnin

the person himself/herself, the individual in question

  1. 1noun the person in question; the person themselves; said person

Example sentences

  • Please ask the person concerned directly.

  • You need identification documents.

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