synonym Comparative
番号
VS
一番
Differences Between "番号" and "一番"
Option A
番号
Meaning
number
Reading
ばんごう (bangou)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私の電話番号は123-4567です。
My phone number is 123-4567.
Option B
一番
Meaning
the most, number one, best
Reading
いちばん (ichiban)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本で一番高い山は富士山です。
The highest mountain in Japan is Mt. Fuji.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(number)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 番号: A general term for 'number'. Often combined with other nouns, e.g., 電話番号 (denwa bangou - phone number), 部屋番号 (heya bangou - room number).
- 一番: Used to indicate the superlative degree (the most, the best, the first). Can be used with adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.
- 番号: A general term for 'number'. Often combined with other nouns, e.g., 電話番号 (denwa bangou - phone number), 部屋番号 (heya bangou - room number).
- 一番: Used to indicate the superlative degree (the most, the best, the first). Can be used with adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.
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