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On'yomi
バン
BAN

tray · shallow bowl · platter · tub · board · phonograph record

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Strokes15
Frequency#881
Radicaldish(5)

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

般 + 皿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of general and dish. General dish.

Symbolism

Tray, base, disc. Represents board.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

盤根錯節

ばんこんさくせつ

hard-to-penetrate event; hard-to-penetrate situation; hard-to-penetrate event

地盤沈下

じばんちんか

land subsidence; decline in influence; land subsidence

杯盤狼藉

はいばんろうぜき

glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet; articles lying about in a jumble; glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet

大盤振舞

おおばんぶるまい

lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish feast