本
ほん
JLPT N5 · vocab_nounMeaning
Book
Examples
本を読みます。
I read a book.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「本」is a noun meaning "Book." Common patterns: 本は〜です、本が〜、本を〜.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「本」is read as「ほん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「本」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「本」mean in Japanese?+
「本」means "Book". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_noun" category.
How do you read 「本」?+
「本」is read as「ほん」.
Is 「本」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「本」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「本」?+
本を読みます。 — I read a book.
Practice 「本」 with spaced repetition