Japanese word

番号

Pronunciation

Romajibangō

Meaning

  • nounnumber

Example

番号を書いてください。ban gō o ka i te ku da sa i

Please write the number.

Illustration for 番号 (number)

More examples

受付で自分の番号を伝えます。uke tsuke de ji bun no ban gō o tsuta e ma su

I give my number at the reception desk.

Core concept

Refers to a numeric label assigned to identify something or show its place in an order.

Common phrases

  • 番号を確認するban gō o kaku nin su ru

    check the number

  • 番号を書くban gō o ka ku

    write the number

  • 番号を教えるban gō o oshi e ru

    tell the number

Similar words

ナンバーnanbā: A number used as a label for a person, place, item, or group in casual or commercial language.
番ban: A number used to mark a place or turn.

Definition in Japanese

物事を見分けたり順序を示したりするために割り当てた数字。mono goto o mi wa ke ta ri jun jo o shime shi ta ri su ru ta me ni wa ri a te ta sū ji

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 番号 (bangō) combines 番 (ban, "order") and 号 (gō, "mark or number").

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 番号 (bangō) commonly identifies a room, ticket, or phone line rather than stating a quantity.

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