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晩
晩 (readings: ばん; Japanese kanji) means “evening / late”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 今晩 (tonight).
What does 晩 mean?
| Kanji | 晩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | evening / late |
| Readings | ばん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 晩
晩 is read ばん depending on the word.
Example words with 晩
| Example | 今晩 (tonight) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14