How to say 'Counter' in Japanese | つ

word

Meaning

Counter

Reading

Explanation

The Japanese suffix 'つ (tsu)' is a traditional counter used for counting objects, items, or things in general. It is one of the most versatile counters in Japanese and can be used when the specific counter for an item is unknown or when counting abstract or miscellaneous items. It is typically used for numbers 1 through 9, after which other counters or generic terms are used. For example: one thing「一つ」(ひとつ), two things「二つ」(ふたつ), three things「三つ」(みっつ). Note that this counter is informal and often replaced by more specific counters in formal contexts. Example sentences: I have three apples「りんごを三つ持っています」(りんごをみっつもっています). There are five books on the table「テーブルの上に本が五つあります」(テーブルのうえにほんがいつつあります).

Part Of Speech

suffix

Frequency

22

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting