本番

ほんばん

performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; take; game

Common word

Meanings

Noun
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; take
game; match
high of the season; height (of summer, etc.); actual event (or celebration, etc.); real deal
penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)Vulgar
production environmentAbbreviation

Example sentences

本番ほんばんは、緊張きんちょうして足あしがガタガタ震ふるえてました。

During the performance, I was so nervous that my legs were shaking.
咳止せきどめシロップ。本番ほんばん前まえに一口ひとくち飲のまないと落おち着つかない！

Cough syrup. If I don't drink a mouthful before going on stage I can't settle down!