班: the kanji for group; squad
班 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means group; squad. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
班 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
班 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ハン (han)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 班はん · han | group; squad |
| 班長はんちょう · hanchō | group leader |
| 救護班きゅうごはん · kyūgohan | first-aid team |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- クラスを五つの班に分けた。Kurasu o itsutsu no han ni waketa.The class was divided into five groups.
- 私は班長に選ばれた。Watashi wa hanchō ni erabareta.I was chosen as group leader.
- 各班で話し合ってください。Kaku han de hanashiatte kudasai.Please discuss it in each group.
- 会場には救護班がいる。Kaijō ni wa kyūgohan ga iru.There is a first-aid team at the venue.
- 同じ班の友達と給食を食べた。Onaji han no tomodachi to kyūshoku o tabeta.I ate school lunch with friends from my group.
Questions about 班
How many strokes does 班 have?
班 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 班?
The on readings are han (ハン). 班 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 班?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 班
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.