- honnin the person in question, the person themselves, said person
Often used in formal or official contexts when referring to the individual concerned, such as in legal, medical, or administrative matters.
本人に確認してください。
Honnin ni kakunin shite kudasai.
Please confirm with the person in question.
本人が直接来るそうです。
Honnin ga chokusetsu kuru sou desu.
I heard the person themselves will come directly.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 自分 (jibun), which means oneself and can refer to the speaker, whereas 本人 specifically refers to the person being discussed.
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