Learn Hardcore Japanese: honbu

本部ほんぶhonbu

headquarters

From Lesson 82:Registering a change of address at city hall·Hardcore Japanese

Usages of honbu

この　建物たてもの　は　会社かいしゃ　の　本部ほんぶ　です。kono tatemono ha kaisya no honbu desu.

This building is the company's headquarters.

本部ほんぶ　に　連絡れんらくした。honbu ni renrakusita.

I contacted headquarters.

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