本場

This is the 1855th most frequent Japanese word.

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本場

"本場" (honba) means "the authentic place" or "the place of origin" where something is most genuine or traditional.


In this sentence, '本場' refers to the place where French cuisine is authentically or traditionally practiced, Paris.

彼は本場のフランス料理を学ぶためにパリに留学しました。

He went to Paris to study authentic French cuisine.


Here, '本場' denotes the origin or authentic source of a particular tradition, highlighting the genuineness of the dance performance.

本場の踊りを見て感動しました。

I was moved by watching the authentic dance.


In this example, '本場' is used to describe the natural, traditional essence of Japanese soba, offering authenticity.

このそばは日本の本場の味を再現しています。

This soba replicates the authentic taste of Japan.