This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: はん、ばん
Romaji: han, ban
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

seal; stamp; monogram signature

2

judgment; judgement

3

size (of paper or books)

See also: 判型

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal

Example Sentences

(ねこ)小判(こばん)
➥Cast pearls before swine.
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(かれ)評判(ひょうばん)がよい。
➥He has a good reputation.
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(かれ)判断(はんだん)正確(せいかく)だ。
➥He is accurate in his judgement.
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太鼓判(たいこばん)()す。
➥He gave me his stamp of approval.
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(かれ)判断(はんだん)(あやま)った。
➥He erred in his judgement.
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判断(はんだん)(まか)せます。
➥I will leave it to your judgement.
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