ばん
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Evening or night — the time from dusk to night; can be used adverbially (e.g., 'in the evening').

NounAdverb

Examples

晩になると窓の外が急に冷たく感じた。

As evening came, it suddenly felt cold outside the window.

彼は毎晩(晩に)散歩する習慣がある。

He has a habit of taking a walk every evening.

晩のニュースを見てから寝る。

I watch the evening news before sleeping.

2

An abbreviation for 'dinner' (晩ご飯) — refers to the evening meal (colloquial).

NounAbbreviation

Examples

今日は晩(晩ご飯)にカレーを作るつもりだ。

I'm planning to make curry for dinner tonight.

晩を抜くのは体に良くないよ。

Skipping dinner isn't good for your health.

3

A counter for nights (e.g., for counting how many nights something lasts).

Counter

Examples

三晩寝られなくて疲れた。

I couldn't sleep for three nights and got tired.

何晩か泊まる予定です。

I plan to stay for several nights.