本部

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Chinese

roots or stems of plants; origin; source
roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word)
 
ministry; department; section
ministry; department; section; part; division; troops; board; (a measure word); (a measure word for works of literature, films, machines, etc.)
 
simp. and trad.
(本部)

Pronunciation


Noun

本部

  1. (of a unit, organization, institution, etc.) main part; main force; main office; headquarters

Japanese

Etymology 1

Kanji in this term
ほん
Grade: 1

Grade: 3
on’yomi

Noun

(ほん)() (honbu

  1. headquarters
    Synonym: 総本山
Usage notes
  • Often used in the context of Martial arts (denoting the main school).
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Kanji in this term
もと
Grade: 1

Grade: 3

Proper noun

(もと)() (Motobu

  1. a surname