Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 両班(ヤンバン) in Japanese

両班
Kana Reading
ヤンバン, リャンバン
Romaji
yanban, ryanban
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    aristocrat


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

squad, corps, unit, group

On'Yomi: ハン

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train), two

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: てる, ふたつ

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