Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 本家(ほんけ) in Japanese

本家
Kana Reading
ほんけ
Romaji
honke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    head house (family); birthplace; originator


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

10 strokes

house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いえ, や, うち

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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