本番(ほんばん)

ほんばん
noun
the real thing; actual performance; production
1. the real thing; actual performance; live take
The actual event, performance, or recording as opposed to a rehearsal, practice, or test run.
いよいよ本番(ほんばん)だ。
It's finally the real thing.
練習(れんしゅう)では上手(うま)くいったのに、本番(ほんばん)で失敗(しっぱい)した。
It went well in practice, but I messed up during the real performance.
本番(ほんばん)に強(つよ)い選手(せんしゅ)は、大(おお)きな大会(たいかい)でいい結果(けっか)を出(だ)す。
Athletes who perform well under pressure produce good results at major tournaments.

本番(ほんばん) refers to the actual event as opposed to a rehearsal, test, or practice (練習(れんしゅう), リハーサル). It implies that the outcome now counts for real.

Common expressions

Usage

  • Used in performing arts (theater, music), sports, filming, exams, and any situation with a decisive moment.
  • リハーサル (rehearsal) and 練習(れんしゅう) (practice) are the typical contrasts.

Related Words

Related: リハーサル (rehearsal)
Compare: 舞台稽古(ぶたいげいこ) (dress rehearsal)
Compare: 本試験(ほんしけん) (the actual exam)
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Added 2026.3.25 22:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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