This is the 1153rd most frequent Korean word.
본인
"본인" means "oneself" or "the person in question."
In this sentence, '본인' is used to refer to the person themselves, emphasizing that the decision should be made by the individual concerned.
본인이 직접 결정해야 합니다.
You must decide yourself.
Here, '본인' is used to refer to a third person in a formal or respectful manner, highlighting the individual's possession of a quality.
본인은 긍정적인 태도를 갖고 있어요.
They have a positive attitude.
In this example, '본인' is used to specify the requirement of the person's own action or signature on a formal document.