Translation and Meaning of: 本館 - honkan

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 本館 (honkan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: honkan

Kana: ほんかん

Type: noun

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本館

Translation / Meaning: main building

Meaning in English: main building

Definition: Main buildings and facilities inside a building.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (本館) honkan

本館 (hongkan) is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 本 (hon) meaning "book" or "original" and 館 (kan) meaning "building" or "establishment". Together they form the word that refers to the main building of an institution, such as a library, museum or university. The word is often used on signs and signs to indicate the location of the main building. The etymology of the word goes back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when book culture flourished in Japan and many libraries were built across the country.

How to Write in Japanese - (本館) honkan

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Synonyms and Similar - (本館) honkan

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本館; メインビル; 主館

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Words with the same pronunciation: ほんかん honkan

Example Sentences - (本館) honkan

Below are some example sentences:

本館は大きな図書館です。

Honkan wa ookina toshokan desu

The main library is large.

The main building is a large library.

  • 本館 - means "main building" or "main building"
  • は - topic particle, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
  • 大きな - adjective meaning "large" or "spacious"
  • 図書館 - means "library"
  • です - verb "to be" in the present tense, used to indicate the existence or nature of something

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Other words of the same type: noun

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奉仕

Kana: ほうし

Romaji: houshi

Translation / Meaning:

presence; service

採集

Kana: さいしゅう

Romaji: saishuu

Translation / Meaning:

collect; meeting

微塵

Kana: みじん

Romaji: mijin

Translation / Meaning:

particle; atom

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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