本人
ほんにん
honnin
VocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

本人 (ほんにん (honnin)) means "the person in question". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

the person in question

Also : the person themselves · said person · the person himself · oneself

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.

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.

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