English–Japanese
“counter for small things” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiko
Example
りんごを三個買います。ri n go o san ko ka i ma su
I will buy three apples.
How to say “counter for small things” in Japanese
“Counter for small things” in Japanese is 個 (ko). 個 can also mean “___ pieces”.
Presents each counted object as a distinct unit rather than as part of a mass.
Example sentences with 個
ケーキを三個ください。kē ki o san ko ku da sa i
Please give me three pieces of cake.
卵を二個、冷蔵庫に入れます。tamago o ni ko rei zō ko ni i re ma su
I put two eggs in the refrigerator.
Tips for using 個
- With 個 (ko), the number and counter form a single pronunciation, as in 二個 (niko) for two items and 三個 (sanko) for three.