Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes
本 / book
Kanji for book, origin, or counter for long things.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | もと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
本 carries the meaning book, origin, or counter for long things.
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How to write 本
Trace 本 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 本
本ほんbook
日本にほんJapan
日本人にほんじんJapanese person
~本~ほん/ぼん/ぽんcounter for long thin objects
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本 in context
これは本です。
これはほんです
This is a book.
えんぴつが2本あります。
えんぴつがにほんあります
There are 2 pencils.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 本 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
本 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/本
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