当番
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Base noun form. Used to refer to a person or role assigned to specific duties on a rotational basis. Example: 『今日の当番は誰ですか？』 (kyou no touban wa dare desu ka?, 'Who is on duty today?').
Theme
In a school club meeting, User and their classmate Aiko are discussing the weekly duty roster for cleaning and organizing.
当番
とうばん
being on duty
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ban' (sounds like 番 ban) where you're 'on duty' to enforce rules — you're the 'on-ban' person! 'On-ban' → 当番 (touban, 'being on duty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese schools and workplaces, 『当番』 (touban, 'being on duty') is a common system where individuals take turns performing tasks like cleaning, monitoring, or organizing. It fosters responsibility and teamwork.
Forms
Base: 当番Base noun form. Used to refer to a person or role assigned to specific duties on a rotational basis. Example: 『今日の当番は誰ですか？』 (kyou no touban wa dare desu ka?, 'Who is on duty today?').