番
つがい · ban
Number (in a series)
- (one's) turn
- watch, guard, lookout
- rank, standing, position
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Example sentences
この店で一番人気があるのはケーキだ。
このみせでいちばんにんきがあるのはけーきだ。
The most popular thing in this store is cake.
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風邪を引くには、体力をつけるのが一番だ。
かぜをひくには、たいりょくをつけるのがいちばんだ。
To avoid catching a cold, building up your strength is the best.
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窓口が混んでいても、順番をお待ちください。
まどぐちがこんでいても、じゅんばんをおまちください。
Even if the counter is crowded, please wait your turn.
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電話番号に間違いがあります。
でんわばんごうにまちがいがあります。
There is a mistake in the phone number.
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What does 番 mean?
Number (in a series). It can also mean: (one's) turn; watch, guard, lookout; rank, standing, position.
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つがい (ban). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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