1.
the genuine article; authentic product from its place of origin
A product that comes from its recognized place of origin or production, guaranteeing authenticity and quality.
これは本場物のチーズだ。
This is authentic cheese from its place of origin.
本場物の味はやはり違う。
The taste of the real thing is different after all.
イタリアで食べた本場物のピザは、日本で食べるものとは全く別物だった。
The authentic pizza I ate in Italy was completely different from what you get in Japan.
Composed of 本場 (the home/birthplace of something, place of origin) + 物 (thing, product). Emphasizes that the product is from the authentic source, not an imitation or adapted version. Often used for food and traditional crafts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 本場物の味: the authentic flavor
- 本場物のワイン: wine from its region of origin
- 本場物にこだわる: to insist on the genuine article
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本物: the real thing, genuine — emphasizes authenticity vs. fakeness; 本場物 emphasizes origin
- 本場: the home/birthplace of something — the place itself, not the product
- 正真正銘: certified genuine — formal emphasis on absolute authenticity