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九九
kuku
Description
「九九」は、一から九までのかけ算を覚えるための表や、その言い方のことです。
"九九" is a table or the way of saying multiplication from one to nine to memorize.
日本では、小学校で九九を歌のように声に出して覚えます。
In Japan, children memorize 九九 by reciting it aloud like a song in elementary school.
Meanings
九九kuku
multiplication table (from 1×1 to 9×9)
子供が九九を覚えています。
The child is memorizing the multiplication table.
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Notes
- Etymology
named 九九 because the table traditionally started from 九九八十一 (9×9=81).
- Nuance
refers to the memorized recitation of the times table, a Japanese school staple.
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