# 本

> 本: book, origin, main, true, real, counter for long objects

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- **On'yomi readings**: ホン
- **Kun'yomi readings**: もと
- **Meanings**: book, origin, main, true, real, counter for long objects

## Notes

Originally a pictograph of a tree with a marker at the roots, signifying the base or origin. It is a fundamental JLPT N5 kanji. Common compounds include nihon (Japan) and honya (bookstore). It also serves as a numerical counter for cylindrical items like pens or bottles.