• 日本にほん — Japan
• 本当ほんとう — true, real
• 本人ほんにん — the person themselves
• 基本きほん — basic, foundation
• 本屋ほんや — bookstore
• 本日ほんじつ — today (formal expression)

“本” shows the root of a tree and has come to represent origins, truth, and core ideas. It’s also the standard counter for books, making it one of the most frequently used kanji in everyday life.

毎日まいにち、本ほんを読よみます。
I read books every day.

本当ほんとうに ありがとうございます。
Thank you very much.