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番号

bangō

What does "番号" mean in English?

number

この番号に電話してください

Please call this number


How to use "番号" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

A number assigned to identify something, such as a phone number, ID number, or sequence number.

電話番号を教えてください

Please tell me your phone number

この商品の番号は何ですか?

What is the number of this product?

Commonly used for phone numbers, IDs, and sequential numbering in various contexts.

Collocations

電話番号phone numberID番号ID number注文番号order number

Synonyms

数字番号付き

Related Phrases

番号を押すphrase
to press a number
番号を確認するphrase
to confirm a number

Pro Tip

Common Usage

番号 is often used in contexts where identification or sequencing is required, such as phone numbers, product codes, or order numbers.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 番号 is neutral, specific contexts like '電話番号' (phone number) are more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '番' (ban, meaning 'number' or 'turn') and '号' (gō, meaning 'number' or 'item').

Usage Notes

The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in administrative, technical, and everyday communication.

Word Breakdown

番
number or turn
root
+
号
number or item
root
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