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番

番 — turn, number in a series

Learn the correct stroke order for 番 (turn), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 212 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 12
On'yomi (音読み)バンban
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つが.いtsugai
Strokes12
Radical田
Frequency#348
Meaningsturn, number in a series

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一番いちばんnumber one; first; first placenoun
局番きょくばんtelephone exchange numbernoun
交番こうばんpolice box; koban; small neighborhood police stationnoun
出番でばんone's turn; one's shiftnoun
順番じゅんばんorder; turnnoun
当番とうばんbeing on duty; person on duty; one's turnnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 番 (turn) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 田.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 番 is #348, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一番いちばん — number one; first; first place
局番きょくばん — telephone exchange number
交番こうばん — police box; koban; small neighborhood police station

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (田)

田rice field由wherefore申have the honor to甲armor男male町town画brush-stroke界world

Same reading

判judgement満full晩nightfall

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 番 have?

The kanji 番 (turn) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 番?

番 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 番 mean?

番 means: turn, number in a series. On'yomi readings: バン. Kun'yomi readings: つが.い.

What JLPT level is 番?

番 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.