番
つが.い
tsugai
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
番 is the kanji for "Turn". A common reading is つが.い (tsugai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Turn
Readings
kunつが.い/ tsugaionばん/ ban
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 番 represents 'TURN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of turn.
Reading ·
On-reading: ばん — remember this sound by associating it with turn. Kun-reading: つが.い.
Example Sentences
順番を守ってください。
じゅんばんをまもってください。
Please take turns.
今番組が始まるから、テレビの前に座ってください。
いまばんぐみがはじまるから、てれびのまえにすわってください。
The programme is about to start, so please sit in front of the TV.
Vocabulary using 番
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