本体

Meanings

1. Noun

   substance; true form; true character

2. Noun

   main part; main unit; body (of a machine)

3. Noun

   object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)

4. Noun

   noumenon

5. Noun

   base price; pre-tax price

In Spanish

1. esencia de la materia

Kanji in this word

• 本
• 体

Example sentences

• なんであれ物事ものごとの本体ほんたいを捕とらえる事ことが肝心かんじんだ。

  No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.

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