Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "ばん (ban)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
晩
ばん (ban)
N5 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
ばん
ばん (ban)
N5 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ばん (ban)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 晩 (Level: N5): Translates to "evening, night" and is used when Refers to the evening or night time. Similar to '夜.
- ばん (Level: N5): Maps to "evening, night" and carries the nuance of Refers to the evening or nighttime. Often used with verbs like 寝る.
Bilingual Context for "晩"
今晩、友達と会います。
I will meet my friend tonight.
Bilingual Context for "ばん"
今晩、何をしますか。
What will you do tonight?
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "今 ＿＿＿ 、友達と会います。" (Meaning: "I will meet my friend tonight.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "晩" is used for "evening, night" in the context: "I will meet my friend tonight.".