English–Japanese

“multiple” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifukusū

Example

この問題には複数の答えがあります。ko no mon dai ni wa fuku sū no kota e ga a ri ma su

There are multiple answers to this question.

Illustration for 複数 (multiple)

How to say “multiple” in Japanese

“Multiple” in Japanese is 複数 (fukusū).

Centers on the idea that more than one item, person, or possibility is involved.

Full entry for 複数: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 複数

アンケートでは複数を選べます。a n kē to de wa fuku sū o era be ma su

You can choose multiple options in the survey.

Tips for using 複数

  • The word often highlights that a situation has several separate causes, as in "multiple reasons," rather than one single cause.

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