~本
~ほん
hon
VocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5
Meaning
counter for long cylindrical things
~ bottles · ~ sticks · ~ (long, thin objects)
Signification
compteur pour les objets cylindriques longs
~ bouteilles · ~ bâtons · ~ (objets longs et fins)
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ~本 (~ほん) means 'counter for long cylindrical things'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for long cylindrical things.
Example Sentences
ペンを三本持っています。
ぺんをさんぼんもっています。
I have three pens.
J'ai trois stylos.
ビールを二本買いました。
びーるをにほんかいました。
I bought two bottles of beer.
J'ai acheté deux bouteilles de bière.
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