～人
Counter for people
About
人 is one of many "counters" in Japanese, and is specifically used to count people. To count people using 人, simply attach it directly to a number. Be careful though, as its reading changes depending on the number it attaches to:
Number | With 人 | Reading |
|---|---|---|
One | 一人 | ひとり |
Two | 二人 | ふたり |
Three | 三人 | さんにん |
Four | 四人 | よにん |
Five | 五人 | ごにん |
Six | 六人 | ろくにん |
Seven | 七人 | しちにん/ななにん |
Eight | 八人 | はちにん |
Nine | 九人 | くにん/きゅうにん |
Ten | 十人 | じゅうにん |
Unlike the counter つ, 人 may be used to count 10+ people.
人 is a "counter"
人 is specifically used to count people
Summary
Explained in
elementary #29
Japanese Numbers and Counters
Example Sentences
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