Japanese

かんばん
Meaning: signboard; sign; poster; reputation; headline act; closing time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

看
板

Example sentences

Hang the sign for the new shop.
彼は看板の前で足を止めた。
He stopped in front of the sign.
最近、この看板をよく目にします。
Lately, I often see this sign.
強い風で、看板が地上に落下した。
Due to the strong wind, the sign fell to the ground.
その看板には、立ち入り禁止と書いてある。
It says 'No Entry' on that sign.
暴風で看板が飛ばされた。
The sign was blown away by the strong wind.
その派手な看板は、静かな街並みには目障りだ。
That flashy billboard is an eyesore in the quiet cityscape.
強風で看板がぶっ飛んだ
The signboard was blown away by the strong wind.
工事現場の入り口に立入禁止の看板がある。
There is a 'No Entry' sign at the entrance of the construction site.
突風が店先の看板をふっ飛ばした。
A sudden gust blew away the shopfront sign.

Usage Notes

Primarily refers to physical signs, but also used figuratively for a shop's reputation or the star performer of a show.

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