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“odd number” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikisū

Example

七は奇数です。nana wa ki sū de su

Seven is an odd number.

Illustration for 奇数 (odd number)

How to say “odd number” in Japanese

“Odd number” in Japanese is 奇数 (kisū).

Refers to a whole number that leaves one as the remainder when divided by two.

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

Example sentences with 奇数

二で割り切れない数は、すべて奇数です。ni de wa ri ki re na i kazu wa su be te ki sū de su

All numbers that cannot be divided evenly by two are odd numbers.

Tips for using 奇数

  • The mathematical contrast between 奇数 (kisū) and 偶数 (gūsū) provides a basic way to classify whole numbers into two groups.

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