Kanji

Meaning

  • book
  • present
  • main
  • origin
  • true
  • real
  • counter for long cylindrical things

Onyomi

  • hon (ホン)

Kunyomi

  • moto (もと)

Examples


truth
hontou

book
hon

genuine
honmono

seriously
honki

basic
kihon

real intentions, real feelings
honne

main hall
honden