English–Japanese

“main unit” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihontai

Example

パソコンの本体を買い替えます。pa so ko n no hon tai o ka i ka e ma su

I will replace the main unit of the computer.

Illustration for 本体 (main unit)

How to say “main unit” in Japanese

“Main unit” in Japanese is 本体 (hontai).

It points to the central substance that makes something what it is, rather than its outward appearance.

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

Example sentences with 本体

購入した掃除機は、本体が軽くて使いやすいです。kō nyū shi ta sō ji ki wa hon tai ga karu ku te tsuka i ya su i de su

The vacuum cleaner I bought is easy to use because the main unit is light.

Tips for using 本体

  • In everyday conversations about electronics, 本体 (hontai) identifies the main device rather than its cable, case, or other accessories.

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