Vocabulary
What does 本体 (ほんたい, hontai) mean?
本体 (ほんたい, hontai) means the main body, the true nature, the main unit (of a device).
| Reading | ほんたい |
|---|---|
| Romaji | hontai |
| Part of speech | noun |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
本体ほんたい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhontai
the main body, the true nature, the main unit (of a device)
- 1noun substance; true form; true character
- 2noun main part; main unit; body (of a machine)
- 3noun object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
- 4noun noumenon
- 5noun base price; pre-tax price
Example sentences
時計の本体は金属でできている。
この像の本体は金属でできている。
The main body of this statue is made of metal.