English–Japanese
“arithmetic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisansū
Example
小学校で算数を勉強します。shō gak kō de san sū o ben kyō shi ma su
I study arithmetic at elementary school.
How to say “arithmetic” in Japanese
“Arithmetic” in Japanese is 算数 (sansū). 算数 can also mean “math”.
It links numbers to concrete quantities and practical problems through step-by-step calculation.
Example sentences with 算数
学校で算数を勉強します。gak kō de san sū o ben kyō shi ma su
I study math at school.
子どもたちはゲームを通して算数を楽しく学びます。ko do mo ta chi wa gē mu o tō shi te san sū o tano shi ku mana bi ma su
Children enjoy learning arithmetic through games.
Tips for using 算数
- In Japanese elementary schools, 算数 (sansū) can include measurement, shapes, and problem solving as well as basic calculations.