手本

てほん

model, pattern

Also:model handwriting

What does 手本 mean?

手本 is a Japanese noun meaning model, pattern in English. It can also be translated as model handwriting depending on context. It is written as 手本 in kanji, てほん in hiragana, and tehon in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼の行儀をお手本にしなさい。

Model your manners on his.