本体

Meanings

1. Noun

   substance; true form; true character
2. main part; main unit; body (of a machine)
3. object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
4. noumenon
5. base price; pre-tax priceAbbreviation

• なんであれ物事ものごとの本体ほんたいを捕とらえる事ことが肝心かんじんだ。

  No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.