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手本

てほん

model; example to copy; copybook

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Examples

  1. 先生の字を手本にする。

    せんせいのじをてほんにする。

    I use my teacher's handwriting as a model.

  2. 彼は後輩のよい手本だ。

    かれはこうはいのよいてほんだ。

    He is a good example for his juniors.

  3. お手本通りに書いてみてください。

    おてほんどおりにかいてみてください。

    Try writing it exactly as in the model.

Common patterns

手本にする
to take as a model
手本を示す
to set an example
お手本通り
just like the model

Memory tip

Originally the calligraphy copybook you traced from — hence 'something to imitate'. 模範 is the same idea in formal register; 見本 is a sample of goods, which 手本 never means.

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