本人
ほんにん
honnin
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
本人 (ほんにん (honnin)) means "The person concerned". It is read ほんにん (honnin). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
The person concerned
Also : Said person · Oneself
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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.
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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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