93
号
Number, Symbol
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
号 is used in addresses, train names, room numbers, and editions of newspapers. You'll often see it in 番号 (number), 信号 (traffic signal), and 一号 (No. 1).
Memory Trick
Imagine every house, train, and room having its own number plate. Those identifying numbers remind you of 号.
Readings
Onyomi: ゴウ (gou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
番号
ばんごう (bangou)
Number
信号
しんごう (shingou)
Traffic signal
一号
いちごう (ichigou)
Number one
記号
きごう (kigou)
Symbol
Example Sentence
電話番号を書いてください。
でんわばんごう を かいて ください。
denwa bangou o kaite kudasai
Please write your phone number.