What does 看板 mean?
看板 is a Japanese noun meaning “sign” or “signboard” in English. It can also be translated as “star attraction” or “reputation (of a shop)” depending on context. It is written as 看板 in kanji, かんばん in hiragana, and kanban in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
店の看板が風で倒れた。
The shop sign blew over in the wind.
このラーメンは店の看板メニューだ。
This ramen is the shop's signature dish.