毎晩

• Reading: まいばん
• Romaji: maiban
• Kanji breakdown: 毎 (mai) — every, each; 晩 (ban) — evening, night
• Pronunciation: /ma.i.baɴ/

Meaning

Every night; every evening. Describes something done each night.

Combines 毎 (every) and 晩 (evening/night). Used for nightly routines and habits. 晩 specifically refers to the evening period, making 毎晩 focus on the time from dinner through bedtime. Common with activities like bathing, studying, and watching TV.

Examples

1. 毎晩、本を読みます。 I read a book every night.
2. 毎晩十一時に寝ます。 I go to bed at eleven every night.
3. 毎晩お風呂に入ります。 I take a bath every night.

Usage Guide

Context: evening routines, habits, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A Sino-Japanese compound of 毎 (mai, every) and 晩 (ban, evening). 晩 combines 日 (sun) and 免, suggesting the sun disappearing — the onset of evening.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal