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japanese numbers
nihongo no kazu
the counting system used in Japanese
日本語の数字は1, 2, 3, ... です
Japanese numbers are 1, 2, 3, ...
general
The numerical system used in the Japanese language, which includes native Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三, etc.), Sino-Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三, etc.), and sometimes Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.)
日本語で「一、二、三」と数えます
We count 'one, two, three' in Japanese
日本語の数字は漢字と仮名で表記されます
Japanese numbers are written in kanji and kana
Japanese numbers can be written in kanji, hiragana, or katakana, and sometimes Arabic numerals are used in informal contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Native vs. Sino-Japanese Numbers
Native Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三) are used for counting objects, while Sino-Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三) are used for counting time, money, and other abstract concepts.
Gold Rule
Consistency in Number Usage
When using Japanese numbers, be consistent with the type of numbers used in a given context. For example, use native Japanese numbers for counting objects and Sino-Japanese numbers for counting time and money.
Word Origin
Japanese numbers originate from native Japanese words and Sino-Japanese numbers borrowed from Chinese. The native Japanese numbers are used for counting objects, while Sino-Japanese numbers are used for counting time, money, and other abstract concepts.
Usage Notes
Japanese numbers are context-dependent. Native Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三) are used for counting objects, while Sino-Japanese numbers (一, 二, 三) are used for counting time, money, and other abstract concepts. Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) are also commonly used in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
日本語
Japanese
root数字
numbers
root和英辞典