ζ°
JLPT N3
Number
Readings
Onβyomi: γΉγ¦, γΉ (sΕ«, su)
Kunβyomi: β’ γγ
β’ γγ(γγ) (kazu, kazo(eru))
β’ γγ(γγ) (kazu, kazo(eru))
number
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζ°
γγ
number
ζ°ε
γγγ
numeral
θ€ζ°
γ΅γγγ
plural
ζ°γγ
γγγγ
count
ζ°ε¦
γγγγ
mathematics
Example Sentences
ζ°γζ°γγΎγγ
γγ γ γγγγΎγγ
I count numbers.
ζ°εγζΈγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγγΎγγ
I write numerals.
θ€ζ°γγγΎγγ
γ΅γγγ γγγΎγγ
There are several.
ζ°γγΎγγ
γγγγΎγγ
I count.
ζ°ε¦γεεΌ·γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ γΉγγγγ γγΎγγ
I study mathematics.
Cultural Note
π’ ζ° carries both practical and cultural significance in Japan.
β’ Counting systems (γ²γ¨γ€γγ΅γγ€γγΏγ£γ€β¦) are deeply tied to Japanese culture and daily life.
β’ Certain numbers have cultural meanings β e.g., 4 (γ) and 9 (γ) are avoided due to their association with death and suffering, while 8 (γ―γ‘) is lucky for its broad shape, symbolizing prosperity.
β’ ζ°γγζ (counting songs) are common in childrenβs education.
β’ Counting systems (γ²γ¨γ€γγ΅γγ€γγΏγ£γ€β¦) are deeply tied to Japanese culture and daily life.
β’ Certain numbers have cultural meanings β e.g., 4 (γ) and 9 (γ) are avoided due to their association with death and suffering, while 8 (γ―γ‘) is lucky for its broad shape, symbolizing prosperity.
β’ ζ°γγζ (counting songs) are common in childrenβs education.