Kanji 番: turn, number in a series
Key takeaways
Kanji 番: turn, number in a series. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 番
turn, number in a series
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine distinguishing (釆) different sections of a rice field (田) by assigning them numbers for management. This process of organizing and watching over plots in a specific order led to the meanings 'number' and 'turn'.
