番: the kanji for number; turn
番 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means number; turn. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
番 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
番 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).
バン (ban)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 番号ばんごう · bangō | number |
| 一番いちばん · ichiban | number one; the most |
| 順番じゅんばん · junban | order; turn |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 電話番号を教えてください。Denwa bangō o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me your phone number.
- これが一番好きな曲です。Kore ga ichiban suki na kyoku desu.This is my favorite song.
- 順番に並んで待ってください。Junban ni narande matte kudasai.Please line up in order and wait.
- 席の順番を確認してください。Seki no junban o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the seating order.
- 彼女が一番早く到着した。Kanojo ga ichiban hayaku tōchaku shita.She arrived the earliest.
Questions about 番
How many strokes does 番 have?
番 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 番?
The on readings are ban (バン). 番 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 番?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 番
- 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.