Information about how to count in Japanese with Sino-Japanese and Native Japanese numbers with Western and Kanji numerals.

Oct 31, 2022 · To say “number” in Japanese, you can say 数 (kazu) to express a number as quantity, or 数字 (suuji) as in figures or cardinal numbers. “To count” is 数える (kazoeru).

There are two ways of writing the numbers in Japanese: in Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) or in Chinese numerals (一, 二, 三). The Arabic numerals are more often used in horizontal writing, and the Chinese numerals are more common in vertical writing.

Feb 3, 2022 · Do you know how to say any number in Japanese? In this lesson, we'll go over basic counting patterns, and the two different number systems. Learn them here!

Japanese has two systems of counting, a native system now only used for small numbers, and a Chinese-based system used for most kinds of counting. The Japanese system is used mostly for the numbers from one to ten, and is used without counter words (see What is the counter for ...?).

Japanese counting words to count from 0 (rei) to 100 (hyaku) 1: ichi 2: ni 3: san 4: yon 5: go 6: roku 7: nana 8: hachi 9: kyuu 10: juu ...

Oct 24, 2019 · Japanese numbers are simple and easier to use than English in this respect because there’s no exception or particular separate words such as “twenty” or “thirty.” In Japanese, these are expressed “two ten” and “three ten.” 21 is “two ten one.” The Arabic numerals are commonly used and Kanji is also used in some circumstances.

Jan 10, 2025 · In Japanese, the number 3 is a particularly interesting number, as it has multiple ways of being expressed, depending on the context and the level of formality. In this article, we will explore the different ways to say 3 in Japanese, and provide tips and examples to help you master this essential skill.

Mar 6, 2025 · How to write numbers in Japanese When you are writing numbers in Japanese, you can use either the Arabic numerals (i.e. 1, 2, 3… the same numerals we use in English), or kanji.

Mar 16, 2025 · Learn how to count from 0 to 100 in Japanese and beyond. Discover basic numerals, big numbers, common mistakes, and practical tips to master Japanese counting quickly.