番

Meaning

1. nn-suf
   number (in a series)
2. n
   (one's) turn
3. n
   watch; guard; lookout
4. n-suf
   rank; standing; position
5. nn-suf
   bout; match
6. n-suf
   pieces (in a collection)

Example sentences

• 列車は１０番ホームに到着します。

  The train will come in at platform ten.

• 両親が僕らの面倒を見てくれたから、今後は僕らが両親の面倒を見る番だ。

  Our parents took care of us and now it's our turn to take care of them.

• 羊飼いが羊の番をしていた。

  There were shepherds keeping watch over their flock.