“Main part” in Japanese
Short answer
Main part in Japanese is “正編” (seihen). Full meaning: main part (of a book), principal part; original text (as opposed to its sequels), first book (of a series).
Other ways to say “Main part” in Japanese
主部
shubu main part, principal part; subject (noun phrase)
主要部
shuyoubu main part, key part; head (of a phrase)
主文
shubun main clause, main part (of a piece of writing); text (of a judicial decision)
本体
hontai substance, true form, true character; main part, main unit, body (of a machine); object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
メイン
mein main, principal; main part, principal part; Maine
正篇
seihen main part (of a book), principal part; original text (as opposed to its sequels), first book (of a series)
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