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Component Breakdown
釆 + field
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gather and field. Watching field.
Symbolism
Number, turn, program. Represents number.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
開口一番
かいこういちばん
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; at the very beginning of one's speech
緊褌一番
きんこんいちばん
gird oneself up; gird oneself up
大死一番
だいしいちばん
exerting oneself to the utmost, prepared to die if necessary; exerting oneself to the utmost, prepared to die if necessary
奮起一番
ふんきいちばん
bracing oneself up to action, being inspired by something; getting down to work, putting heart and soul into it; tackling (a job) with gusto; bracing oneself up to action, being inspired by something
励声一番
れいせいいちばん
giving cries of encouragement at a critical moment; giving cries of encouragement at a critical moment
番狂わせ
ばんくるわせ
An upset; Unexpected turn of events
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 番 mean in Japanese?
番 means turn, number in a series.
How do you read 番?
On'yomi: バン (BAN). Kun'yomi: つが.い (tsugai).
How many strokes does 番 have?
番 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 番 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 番 (turn, number in a series) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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