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班
“group / team” in Japanese is 班, read han (はん). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 班長 (team leader).
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同じ班になる。
おなじはんになる。We are in the same group.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 班 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | group / team |
| Readings | はん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 班長 (team leader) |
How to read 班
班 is read han (はん) depending on the word.
Words with 班
- 班長
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Updated: 2026-08-28