JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
班 — squad
- Reading
- ハン
- Meaning
- squad; corps; unit; group
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
班 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハン and it means squad; corps; unit; group. 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.
班 appears in everyday japanese words such as 班 (group).
Japanese words containing 班
Frequently asked questions
What does 班 mean in Japanese?
班 means squad; corps; unit; group in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 班 read?
班 is read ハン. Reading it inside real words — 班 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 班 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 班 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 班 in a word?
A common word containing 班 is 班 (はん) — "group". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 班 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 班 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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