ζ•°

JLPT N3

Number

Readings

On’yomi: スウ, γ‚Ή (sΕ«, su)
Kun’yomi: β€’ γ‹γš
β€’ γ‹γž(γˆγ‚‹) (kazu, kazo(eru))
number

Vocabulary

ζ•°
γ‹γš
number
ζ•°ε­—
γ™γ†γ˜
numeral
耇数
ちくすう
plural
ζ•°γˆγ‚‹
γ‹γžγˆγ‚‹
count
ζ•°ε­¦
γ™γ†γŒγ
mathematics

Example Sentences

ζ•°γ‚’ζ•°γˆγΎγ™γ€‚
γ‹γš γ‚’ γ‹γžγˆγΎγ™γ€‚
I count numbers.
数字を書きます。
γ™γ†γ˜ γ‚’ かきます。
I write numerals.
θ€‡ζ•°γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
ちくすう γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
There are several.
ζ•°γˆγΎγ™γ€‚
γ‹γžγˆγΎγ™γ€‚
I count.
数学を勉強します。
γ™γ†γŒγ γ‚’ べんきょう します。
I study mathematics.

Cultural Note

πŸ”’ ζ•° carries both practical and cultural significance in Japan.
β€’ Counting systems (γ²γ¨γ€γ€γ΅γŸγ€γ€γΏγ£γ€β€¦) are deeply tied to Japanese culture and daily life.
β€’ Certain numbers have cultural meanings β€” e.g., 4 (し) and 9 (く) are avoided due to their association with death and suffering, while 8 (はけ) is lucky for its broad shape, symbolizing prosperity.
β€’ ζ•°γˆγ‚‹ζ­Œ (counting songs) are common in children’s education.