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counter for long objects

本 is the #122 most common word in Japanese, a other. It means “counter for long objects” and is pronounced [mo̞to̞].

#122frequency rank
0.07%of everyday Japanese text
Level 1Beginner 1

Forms of 本

FormWhat it isMeaning
dictionary form
counter

#121 他 · #123 第

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