番

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 番 is read as ばん and can mean “turn” or “number”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show a turn to speak and number five assigned at reception.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It means one’s turn in a sequence or the suffix for an assigned number; compare 話す番 with 五番.