当番
とうばん
touban
VocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2
Meaning
being on duty
duty turn · one's turn on duty
Signification
être de service
tour de garde · tour de rôle
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
今日は私が教室の掃除の当番です。
きょうはわたしがきょうしつのそうじのとうばんです。
Today it is my turn to clean the classroom.
Aujourd'hui, c'est mon tour de nettoyer la salle de classe.
当番の仕事は責任を持って行うべきです。
とうばんのしごとはせきにんをもっておこなうべきです。
Duties should be carried out with a sense of responsibility.
Les tâches de service doivent être accomplies avec un sens des responsabilités.
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