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本統 (ほんとう) — main branch of a family | Kumi Dictionary

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本統

本統

本ほん統とう

main branch of a family

Kanji Vocab Family & Relationships17 strokes

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ほんとう

Noun

1.

main branch of a family

2.

truth, reality

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Kanji that make up this word

book・present・main・origin・true…(2)

す.べる…(3)

overall・relationship・ruling・governing

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