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Definition 2025
本部
本部
Chinese
roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; (a measure word)
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ministry; department; section; part; division; troops; board; (a measure word); (a measure word for works of literature, films, machines, etc.)
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simp. and trad. (本部) |
本 | 部 | |
Noun
本部
- (of a unit or organization) the main part; the main force
- the main office
Japanese
Etymology 1
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| 本 | 部 |
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ほん Grade: 1 |
ぶ Grade: 3 |
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Noun
本部 (hiragana ほんぶ, romaji honbu)
Usage notes
- Often used in the context of Martial arts (denoting the main school).
Derived terms
- 本部道場
Etymology 2
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| 本 | 部 |
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もと Grade: 1 |
ぶ Grade: 3 |
Proper noun
本部 (hiragana もとぶ, romaji Motobu)
- A surname.