本体 (Hontai) is a Japanese noun meaning “substance, true form, true character, main part”.
Meanings
- nounsubstance; true form; true character
- nounmain part; main unit; body (of a machine)
- nounobject of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
- nounnoumenon
- nounbase price; pre-tax price
Examples
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.
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