Definition of 本体 (ほんたい)
ほんたい
本体
ほんたい
hontai
Common word
noun, no-adjective
1.
substance, real form
2.
main part, main unit, body (of a machine)
noun
3.
this machine, this appliance
noun, no-adjective
4.
object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
5.
noumenon
noun
6.
Other readings:
本体【ほんだい】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
| 本 | book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things |
| 体 | body, substance, object, reality, counter for images |