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班 kanji: meaning “squad”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
squad
On'yomi
ハン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 班

A sharp knife (刂) cuts between two kings (王), and each takes charge of a squad.

Parts in this story:王

How to write 班: stroke order

班 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 班

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Kanji that share parts with 班.