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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and field. Watching field.
Symbolism
Number, turn, program. Represents number.
Component Breakdown
釆 + field
Words & Expressions
Words written with 番
Four-Character Compounds
開口一番
かいこういちばん
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else
緊褌一番
きんこんいちばん
gird oneself up
大死一番
だいしいちばん
exerting oneself to the utmost, prepared to die if necessary
奮起一番
ふんきいちばん
bracing oneself up to action, being inspired by something; getting down to work, putting heart and soul into it; tackling (a job) with gusto
励声一番
れいせいいちばん
giving cries of encouragement at a critical moment
番狂わせ
ばんくるわせ
An upset; Unexpected turn of events
Anime & Manga
クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
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バッカーノ! 番外編
Baccano! Bangai-hen
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パシリな僕と恋する番長さん
I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School
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極楽街三番通の件
Gokurakugai: Trouble on Third Avenue
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世界で一番おっぱいが好き！
Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 番 mean in Japanese?
番 means turn, number in a series.
How do you read 番?
On'yomi: バン (BAN). Kun'yomi: つが.い (tsugai).
How many strokes does 番 have?
番 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 番 a good kanji for a tattoo?
番 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means turn, number in a series. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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