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交番
こうばん
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Police box
kouban
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana
こうばん
Romaji
kouban
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What does 交番 mean in Japanese?
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The word 交番 (こうばん) means "police box" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 交番?
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交番 is read as こうばん (romaji: kouban). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 交番?
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交番 is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember 交番 quickly?
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