本末 [ㄅㄣˇ ㄇㄛˋ; ben3 mo4]
the whole course of an event from beginning to end
ins and outs
the fundamental and the incidental
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本末
ほんまつ
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
essence and fringe
beginning and ending
root and branch
means and end
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