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JLPT N3 Intermediate

本人

The person in question or the individual themselves

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ご本人 polite form
Noun

"The person in question" / "The person themselves"

Identifies the specific individual in question, distinguishing them from a representative, proxy, or third party.

Example

本人確認 の ため 、 身分証明書 を お願い します 。

For identity verification, please provide your ID.

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本人
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The person in question or the individual themselves
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