Kanji · N4 · 12 strokes
番 / number
Kanji for number, first, or turn.
01
Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
02
Meaning
番 carries the meaning number, first, or turn.
03
How to write 番
Trace 番 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
04
Common compounds with 番
一番いちばんfirst (place) / the most / the best
番組ばんぐみTV program / radio program
〜番線〜ばんせんtrack number
05
番 in context
クラスでだれが一番歌が上手ですか。
くらすでだれがいちばんうたがじょうずですか。
Who is the best singer in the class?
どんなテレビ番組が好きですか。
どんなてれびばんぐみがすきですか。
What kind of TV programs do you like?
新幹線は何番線ですか。
しんかんせんはなんばんせんですか。
Which track is the bullet train on?
06
Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 番 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
番 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/番
07