This is the 5160th most frequent Dutch word.
jan
"Jan" is a common male given name in Dutch, equivalent to "John" in English.
Here, 'Jan' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's first name.
Jan gaat naar de winkel.
Jan is going to the store.
In this sentence, 'janboel' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'mess', showing a figurative use of the word 'jan' within a compound word.
Zij vindt het een janboel in de kamer.
She thinks that the room is a mess.
The expression 'jan en alleman' is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'everyone or anyone' and reflects a broader figurative application of 'jan' in phrases.