English–Japanese

“main building” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihonkan

Example

受付は本館にあります。uke tsuke wa hon kan ni a ri ma su

The reception desk is in the main building.

Illustration for 本館 (main building)

How to say “main building” in Japanese

“Main building” in Japanese is 本館 (honkan).

Presents one building as the primary facility among several buildings belonging to the same institution.

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

Example sentences with 本館

会議は本館で行われます。kai gi wa hon kan de okona wa re ma su

The meeting will be held in the main building.

Tips for using 本館

  • At hotels, museums, and schools, 本館 (honkan) distinguishes the primary building from separate buildings on the same site.

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