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roots or stems of plants; origin; source roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word) |
position; location; (measure word for persons) position; location; (measure word for persons); place; seat |
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Pronunciation
Noun
本位
- (numismatics) monetary standard
- one's own department or post
- (literary) self; oneself
Derived terms
Japanese
Pronunciation
Noun
本位 • (hon'i) ←ほんゐ (fon'wi)?
- original position or rank
- standard (used for making judgements)
- highest ranked courtesan in a pleasure quarter
- Synonym: 太夫 (tayū)
- Clipping of 本位貨幣 (hon'ikahei, “standard currency”)
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Korean
Noun
本位 • (bonwi) (hangeul 본위)
- hanja form? of 본위 (“monetary standard”)