Meaning of 番 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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番JLPT 5
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Kana Readingばん
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Romajiban
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- number (in a series)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- (one's) turn
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- watch; guard; lookout
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- bout, match (sumo)
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Example Sentences
番, ばん used in context
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The train will come in at platform ten.
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両親が僕らの面倒を見てくれたから、今後は僕らが両親の面倒を見る番だ。
Our parents took care of us and now it's our turn to take care of them.
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There were shepherds keeping watch over their flock.
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I am to meet her on Platform 8.
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I usually take size eight shoes.
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Be sure to take the No.2 bus, and get off at 21st Street.
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