立本

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Chinese

set up; to stand
roots or stems of plants; origin; source
roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word)
 
simp. and trad.
(立本)

Etymology

From Mandarin 日本 (Rìběn, “Japan”), with mispronounced consonant (as is typical for Japanese-speaking people learning Mandarin).

Pronunciation


Noun

立本

  1. (Internet slang, humorous) Alternative form of 日本 (Rìběn, Japan)
    立本  ―  lìběn rén  ―  Japanese people

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