English–Japanese

“head office” in Japanese

Japanese

Also本店 (honten) · 本社 (honsha)

Pronunciation

Romajihonbu

Example

会社の本部は東京にあります。kai sha no hon bu wa tō kyō ni a ri ma su

The company's head office is in Tokyo.

Illustration for 本部 (head office)

How to say “head office” in Japanese

“Head office” in Japanese is 本部 (honbu).

Refers to the main organizational center from which different offices or branches are managed.

Full entry for 本部: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 本部

質問がある方は本部に連絡してください。shitsu mon ga a ru kata wa hon bu ni ren raku shi te ku da sa i

If you have any questions, please contact the head office.

Tips for using 本部

  • In everyday Japanese, this term can refer to the central office of a company, club, or other group, so it is not limited to business use.

Other Japanese words for “head office”

この会社の本店は東京にあります。ko no gai sha no hon ten wa tō kyō ni a ri ma su

The company's head office is in Tokyo.

今日は本社へ行きます。kyō wa hon sha e i ki ma su

I am going to the head office today.

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