This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

本館

Reading

Kana: ほんかん
Romaji: honkan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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main building

Kanji

Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Readings: カン、 やかた、 たて
Meanings: building, mansion, large building, palace

Example Sentence

別館(べっかん)本館(ほんかん)北側(きたがわ)にある。
➥The annex is on the north of the original building.
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