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当番
touban
Description
「当番」は、ある仕事や役割を、順番に受け持つことです。
"当番" means taking turns to handle a certain task or role.
学校や仕事で、今日その係になっている人のことも「当番」と言います。
At school or work, the person assigned to a duty today is also called "当番".
Meanings
当番touban
duty taken in turns; person on duty
今日は私が掃除の当番です。
I'm on cleaning duty today.
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Notes
- Etymology
当 (to be assigned) + 番 (turn/watch), meaning one's turn to take a duty.
- Nuance
当番 stresses rotating turns; 担当 is a fixed responsibility without rotation.
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