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数
kazu, suu
Description
「数」は、ものがいくつあるかを表すことばです。
"数" is a word that expresses how many things there are.
「かず」と読むことが多いですが、ほかのことばと合わさると「すう」とも読みます。
It is often read as "かず", but when combined with other words, it can also be read as "すう".
Meanings
数kazu
number; count; quantity of things
りんごの数を数えてください。
Please count the number of apples.
数suu
several; a number of (prefix)
数日で終わります。
It will be finished in a few days.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
数 is "kazu" as a standalone noun, but "suu" in compounds like 数日, 数人, 数回.
- Nuance
数 counts how many; 数字 (suuji) means the written figures/digits themselves.
In videos
“一口、すごく少ない数ですよね。”
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