(ほんにん)

ほんにん
noun
the person himself/herself
1. the person himself/herself
The individual being discussed; the person in question.
Please ask the person directly.
Identity verification is required.
本人(ほんにん)確認(かくにん) = identity verification
The person himself seems to know nothing.
You must not share personal information with others without the person's consent.
(まわ)みんな心配(しんぱい)しているのに、本人(ほんにん)全然(ぜんぜん)()にしていない。
Everyone around is worried, but the person himself doesn't seem bothered at all.

USAGE: 本人(ほんにん) emphasizes that you're referring to the actual person involved, not someone else on their behalf.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 本人(ほんにん) (to the person himself)
  • 本人(ほんにん)から (from the person himself)
  • 本人(ほんにん)確認(かくにん) (identity verification)
  • 本人(ほんにん)意思(いし) (the person's own will)
  • 本人(ほんにん)希望(きぼう) (the person's own wish)