Meaning

Primary

Number Two

Alternative

Second

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you're number two in a number in a series you're number two. Not quite as good as being 一番, but take what you can get, you know?

Reading

にばん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 二番目

    second

    二番まで

    up to number two

    二番手

    second place

Context Sentences

私はエントリーナンバー二番です。

I am entry number two.

今日は一年の中で二番に長い日です。

Today is the second-longest day of the year.

高校のボートレースで二番になりました。

We won second place in the high school regatta.

Kanji Composition