定番
teiban
standard item, usual thing, (a) classic, go-to choice, staple, regular fixture, standard procedure, convention
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  1. teiban standard item, usual thing, (a) classic, go-to choice, staple, regular fixture, standard procedure, convention; basic item (with stable demand), staple goods
  2. jouban standing guard, watchman; watchman at the shogun's palaces (Edo period)
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Kanji Breakdown
Determine, Fix, Establish, Decide
On: てい,じょう Kun: さだ.める,さだ.まる,さだ.か
8 strokes N3
Turn, Number In A Series
On: ばん Kun: つが.い
12 strokes N3
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定番は〜です。 / 〜の定番

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