本人
ほんにん
honnin
VocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Meaning
the person himself
the person in question · oneself
Signification
la personne elle-même
l'intéressé · soi-même
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 本人 (ほんにん) means 'the person himself'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of the person himself.
Example Sentences
本人が直接来てください。
ほんにんがちょくせつきてください。
Please come in person.
Veuillez venir en personne.
本人の確認が必要だ。
ほんにんのかくにんがひつようだ。
Identity confirmation is necessary.
La confirmation d'identité est nécessaire.
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