- 1. [n] substance; true form; true character
- 2. [n] main part; main unit; body (of a machine)
- 3. [n] object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
- 4. [n] {phil} noumenon
- 5. [n] base price; pre-tax price (abbr)
Kanji in this word
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本
book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical thingsOn: ホン (hon)Kun: もと (moto)
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体
body, substance, object, reality, counter for imagesOn: タイ (tai)、 テイ (tei)Kun: からだ (karada)、 かたち (katachi)
Example Sentences
なんであれ物事の本体を捕らえる事が肝心だ。
No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.