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三つ
mittsu
Description
「三つ」は数字の三を数えるときに使う言葉です。
"三つ" is a word used when counting the number three.
りんごやボールなど、物を数えるときによく使います。
It is often used when counting objects like apples or balls.
Meanings
三つmittsu
three (things); used to count objects
りんごを三つください。
Please give me three apples.
三つmittsu
three years old
娘は今年で三つになりました。
My daughter turned three this year.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
native Japanese counting word; 三 (three) + つ, the general counter for objects.
- Nuance
use 三つ for objects up to about ten; for larger numbers use 三 with specific counters.
In videos
“皆さんはまずこの例文三つ覚えてください。”
“一つ、二つ、三つ、四つ、五つの天気を皆さんに紹介しました。”
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