JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
晩 — nightfall
- Reading
- バン
- Meaning
- nightfall; night
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
晩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is バン and it means nightfall; night. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
晩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 晩 (evening), 今晩 (this evening) and 毎晩 (every night).
Japanese words containing 晩
Frequently asked questions
What does 晩 mean in Japanese?
晩 means nightfall; night in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 晩 read?
晩 is read バン. Reading it inside real words — 晩 and 今晩 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 晩 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 晩 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 晩 in a word?
A common word containing 晩 is 晩 (ばん) — "evening". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 晩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 晩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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