► 接尾辞番手 [ばんて]
meaning: position rank: 4☆
彼は
現在三番手につけている ⇨ He is currently running the third (in the race)
(☛ A position at the time in an ongoing race)More examples:- 彼はビリから二番手まで追い上げた ⇨ He moved up from the very last to the second position
- 彼女は今二番手に付けている ⇨ She is currently placing herself at the second place