～番
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Counter for ordinal numbers, attached to a number to indicate order or rank (e.g., 『一番』 ichiban, 'first / Best'). It cannot stand alone; must pair with a number. Example: 『三番』 (sanban, 'third').
Theme
At a local bakery, User and their friend Ken are deciding which pastry to try first from a display of freshly baked goods.
～番
ばん
~st / ~th (ordinal counter for order)
Numbers & CountingOrder & Ranking (～番)
Memory Hook
Imagine a race where runners wear numbers on their backs: 'Number one is the best!' The counter 『～番』 (ban) attaches to numbers to show order, like '1st place' or 'best in rank.' Think 'ban' as in 'banner' for ranking.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～番』 (ban) is widely used in competitions, rankings, and everyday ordering, such as 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / The best') in sales or 『電話番号』 (denwa bangou, 'telephone number'). It's a key part of expressing preferences and sequences.
Forms
Base: ～番Counter for ordinal numbers, attached to a number to indicate order or rank (e.g., 『一番』 ichiban, 'first / Best'). It cannot stand alone; must pair with a number. Example: 『三番』 (sanban, 'third').