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N1 Noun

手本(てほん)copybook, model, pattern

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      model, (good) example, exemplar, paragon

    2. Noun

      2.

      model handwriting, model drawing, copybook

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    手本 【てほん】

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      手本(てほん)()ながら丁寧(ていねい)習字(しゅうじ)をする。

      Do calligraphy carefully while looking at the model. {copybook, model, pattern}

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      立派(りっぱ)友人(ゆうじん)(いえ)手本(てほん)にして(いえ)()てました。

      I built my house using my respectable friend's house as a model. {copybook, model, pattern}

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      (わたし)たちは先人(せんじん)(おこな)いを手本(てほん)として()きてきました。

      We have lived our lives using the deeds of our ancestors as a model. {copybook, model, pattern}

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      先生(せんせい)として、(わたし)生徒(せいと)たちに(つね)()手本(てほん)でありたいと(おも)っています。

      As a teacher, I always aspire to be a good model for my students. {copybook, model, pattern}

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      頑張(がんば)()(ちち)手本(てほん)としたところで、(ぼく)(ちち)()える(こと)出来(でき)ないと(おも)う。

      Even if I use my hardworking father as a model, I don't think I can surpass him. {copybook, model, pattern}

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