当番
とうばん
touban
nounVocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

当番 (とうばん (touban)) means "being on duty". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

being on duty

Also : duty turn · one's turn · person on duty

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 当番 (とうばん) means 'being on duty'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of being on duty.

Example Sentences

当番に会います。

とうばんにあいます。

I meet being on duty.

当番は親切です。

とうばんはしんせつです。

being on duty is kind.

Kanji in this word

当
Hit
Kunあ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる
Onとう
JLPT N3
番
Turn
Kunつが.い
Onばん
JLPT N3

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