ばん
ban
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 50 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

晩 is the kanji for "Nightfall". A common reading is ばん (ban). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Nightfall

Also : Night

Readings

on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 晩 represents 'NIGHTFALL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of nightfall.

Reading ·

On-reading: ばん — remember this sound by associating it with nightfall.

Example Sentences

今晩は何を食べますか?

こんばんはなにをたべますか?

What will you eat tonight?

晩ご飯を一緒に食べましょう。

ばんごはんをいっしょにたべましょう。

Let's eat dinner together.

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