A model or good example to follow; a specimen or exemplar shown as a pattern to imitate.
習字の授業で先生が黒板にお手本を書いた。
In the calligraphy class the teacher wrote an example on the board.
初めて料理する人はレシピをお手本にするといい。
People cooking for the first time should use recipes as a model.
彼の態度は若い社員のお手本になっている。
His attitude serves as an example for the younger employees.