当番とうばん (touban)

being on duty

  • JLPT N2
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #14104 most frequent

Meaning

当番 (とうばん, touban) is a JLPT N2 noun meaning “being on duty”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 9

今日きょうは 私わたしが 掃除そうじの 当番とうばんです。

I'm in charge of the cleaning today.

今週私はごみ当番です。

This week I'm on duty for garbage.

今日きょうはジョンが 当番とうばんです。

John is on duty today.

今日はあなたが掃除当番です。

It's your turn to clean today.