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晩 kanji: meaning “nightfall”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N312 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
nightfall
On'yomi
バン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 晩

The sun (日) gives its excuse (免) and leaves, so nightfall comes.

Parts in this story:日, 免

How to write 晩: stroke order

晩 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 晩

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Kanji that share parts with 晩.