“Pair” or “Couple” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “番”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “番” means “Hinge”, “(one’s) Turn” or “No. (number)” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “番”
Jouyou Kanji “番” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ばん(ban) |
| は(ha) | |
| はん(han) | |
| Kun-Yomi | つが(い)(tsuga(i)) |
| つが(う)(tsuga(u)) | |
| つが(える)(tsuga(eru)) | |
| Meanings | Order, (one’s) Turn |
| No. (number) | |
| Watch, Guard, Watchman | |
| Foreigner, Stranger | |
| Pair, Mate, Copulate | |
| Pair, Couple | |
| Hinge, Joint |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “番”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 番外(ばんがい-ba n ga i) | ① Exception, Supernumerary, ② Extra, Additional, ③ Outsize |
| 番傘(ばんがさ-ba n ga sa) | Coarse oil-paper umbrella |
| 番組(ばんぐみ-ba n gu mi) | Program, Show |
| 番狂わせ(ばんくるわせ-ba n ku ru wa se) | Surprise, Upset |
| 番犬(ばんけん-ba n ke n) | Watchdog |
| 番号(ばんごう-ba n go u) | Number, Series of digits |
| 番匠(ばんじょう-ba n jo u) | ① Craftsmen engaged in the construction of the Imperial Court, ② Carpentry, Woodwork, Woodworking |
| 番台(ばんだい-ba n da i) | Attendant’s booth (in a bathhouse changing room), Door-keeper’s stand, Watcher’s seat |
| 番地(ばんち-ba n chi) | Street number, Address, House number |
| 番茶(ばんちゃ-ba n cha) | Coarse tea |
| 番付(ばんづけ-ba n du ke) | ① Ranking list, ② Program (of theater etc) |
| 番手(ばんて-ba n te) | Fan number, Yarn number count, Count, Yarn count |
| 番頭(ばんとう-ba n to u) | Head clerk, Manager |
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