“Book” in Japanese is 本 (ほん), pronounced hon.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Book. Also the counter for long objects, and the “origin” in 日本 (Japan, “origin of the sun”).
Example sentences
- 本を読むのが好きです。ほんをよむのがすきです。I like reading books.
- この本はおもしろいです。このほんはおもしろいです。This book is interesting.
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FAQ
How do you say book in Japanese?
Book in Japanese is 本 (ほん), pronounced “hon”.
How do you write book in Japanese?
It's written 本 with kanji, or ほん in hiragana. Both are read hon.
Is 本 on the JLPT?
Yes. 本 (hon) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.