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番
番 (readings: ばん; Japanese kanji) means “number / turn”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 一番 (number one).
What does 番 mean?
| Kanji | 番 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | number / turn |
| Readings | ばん |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 番
番 is read ばん depending on the word.
Example words with 番
| Example | 一番 (number one) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14