Compounds of 本末

• 本末
  (exp,n) essence and fringe
  beginning and ending
  root and branch
  means and end
• 本末転倒
  (n,vs,adj-no) failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of)
  putting the cart before the horse
  mistaking the cause for the end
  mistaking the insignificant for the essential
  getting one's priorities backwards
• 本末顛倒
  (n,vs,adj-no) failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of)
  putting the cart before the horse
  mistaking the cause for the end
  mistaking the insignificant for the essential
  getting one's priorities backwards
• 紀事本末体
  (n) topical-annalistic style (of historical writing)