N2175/1725

かんばん

nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

  • signboard, sign, billboard, hoarding, doorplate
  • draw, attraction, feature, highlight, spokesman, figurehead
  • reputation (of a shop), name
  • appearance, look, show
  • closing (for the day, esp. of a restaurant or bar), closing time

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Example sentences

みせ看板かんばんかぜたおれてしまった。

The store's signboard fell over in the wind.

この映画えいが俳優はいゆうはその会社かいしゃ看板かんばんスターだ。

This movie actor is that company's flagship star.

居酒屋いざかや看板かんばんには「本日ほんじつのおすすめ」といてあった。

The izakaya's sign had "Today's recommendations" written on it.

もう看板かんばん時間じかんだから、そろそろかえりましょう。

It's already closing time, so let's head home soon.

老舗しにせ旅館りょかんはその看板かんばんかかげ、長年ながねんにわたりたか評判ひょうばんまもつづけてきた。

The long-established inn has hoisted its name as its hallmark and has continued to uphold its high reputation over many years.