noun

  1. mainland, the country proper.
  2. native country, country where one was born.
  3. Buddhist term.pure land, Buddha realm.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
本土 ほんど

Contained Kanji Breakdown

book, present, main
ホン もと まと (1st, N5)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)