noun
main body; main unit; body (of a machine)
Refers to the core physical unit of a device, machine, or structure, as opposed to accessories, attachments, or peripheral parts.
この掃除機の本体はとても軽い。
The main unit of this vacuum cleaner is very light.
カメラの本体だけ買って、レンズは
I bought only the camera body and purchased the lens separately.
noun
substance; true form; true character
Used for the essential nature or real identity of something, often in contrast to outward appearance or superficial aspects.
彼の優しさは見せかけで、本体は冷酷だ。
His kindness is a facade; his true character is cold-hearted.
この問題の本体は、資金不足にある。
The substance of this problem lies in the lack of funds.
noun
object of worship
Specifically the main sacred object enshrined in a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, such as a statue, mirror, or other relic.
神社の本体は、一般の参拝者からは見えない場所に安置されている。
The object of worship at the shrine is enshrined in a place not visible to ordinary visitors.
noun
Philosophical term for a thing as it is in itself, independent of perception; used in Kantian and related contexts.
カント哲学では、本体は認識できないとされる。
In Kantian philosophy, the noumenon is considered unknowable.
noun
base price; pre-tax price
Abbreviation of 本体価格; used in commercial contexts to indicate the price before tax or additional fees.
See also: 本体価格
この商品の本体は5万円で、税込みだと5万5千円になります。
The base price of this product is 50,000 yen; with tax it comes to 55,000 yen.